Planning

Professional Services - Estates

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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Planning

13 Oct 2025 at 13:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NPL Management Limited, headquartered at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, is currently in the planning stage. This process focuses on acquiring professional services related to estates, specifically targeting architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The tender, titled "Professional Services - Estates," is structured to attract highly skilled suppliers capable of delivering a range of services including architecture, MEP/building engineering, structural engineering, programme and project management, cost consultancy, and laboratory services. The due date for the preliminary market engagement is set for 10th November 2025, with the contract period expected to commence on 15th January 2026 and conclude by 14th January 2030. This procurement falls within the services category and is situated in the UK, aiming for a total gross contract value of £9,600,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the design and engineering sectors seeking growth through public sector contracts. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the suitability provisions included in the lot. Participating in this tender offers businesses the chance to establish long-term partnerships with a prominent public undertaking and to engage in a high-value project that promises steady work over a span of four years. Companies with expertise in the specified disciplines and a solid track record in handling large-scale service contracts will find this opportunity well-aligned with their strategic growth objectives. The procurement process incorporates the use of a framework agreement, enhancing flexibility and collaborative possibilities for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional Services - Estates

Notice Description

NPL is seeking a supplier (s) to provide the following: Architect MEP / Building Engineering Services Structural Engineer Programme Manager Project Manager Cost Consultant Laboratory Services

Planning Information

Prior to initiating the procurement, NPL wishes to establish the level of market interest in the forthcoming procurement process. Suitably qualified and experienced suppliers who may have an interest in this project are invited to register for this Preliminary Market Engagement. The purpose of the market engagement is to help assess the reaction of the market, to understand risks and future possibilities to ensure a future proofed procurement strategy and resulting contract. Any submission received in response to this exercise will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and NPL. Nor does the receipt of a response automatically include the respondent in the procurement process. A Tender Notice will be issued to the market which will provide details of how the relating procurement documentation can be accessed and timescales for submission of the said tender response. Interested parties shall bear their own costs of participation in this Market Engagement of whatever nature. NPL shall not be liable for the costs, expenses or losses howsoever arising (including, without limitation, any loss of profit or other economic loss incurred), regardless of the outcome of the Market Engagement. The next stage in the process will be considered once this exercise has been completed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064825-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
john.o-dor@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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