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Calibration and Maintenance Services

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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22 Sep 2025 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based in Teddington, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for Calibration and Maintenance Services, specifically targeting Instron test machines. This procurement falls under the services category and pertains to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment repairs. The process was initiated under the legal basis 2023/54 and employed a procurement method noted as “Below threshold - unknown.” The awarding stage concluded on the 22nd of September, 2025, with the contract period spanning from the 1st of September, 2025, to the 31st of August, 2026. The contract was awarded to Instron - Division of ITW Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in High Wycombe, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the calibration and maintenance service industry, particularly those equipped to manage and maintain laboratory test equipment. Companies with expertise in precision equipment repairs could benefit significantly from engagements like this, with potential to establish ongoing partnerships with public undertakings such as NPL Management Limited. The contract, valued at approximately £108,505.56 gross, signifies a substantial engagement, providing visibility and growth potential for businesses capable of delivering high-quality maintenance services within the specified timeframe and budget. Large companies with a proven track record in similar services would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Calibration and Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Calibration and PPM of Instron test machines. Maintenance Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ecb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058391-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,421 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etenders@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTRON - DIVISION OF ITW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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