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Fiducial Reference Measurements for Vegetation

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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07 Nov 2025 at 11:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by NPL Management Limited, located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, concerned the "Fiducial Reference Measurements for Vegetation" project. This project falls under the scientific and technical services industry category, with a focus on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, as well as engineering and inspection services. The procurement stage has been completed with the contract awarded on 9 October 2025 and signed on the same day. The contract duration is set from 9 October 2025 to 9 October 2027. The buyer aimed at acquiring services related to surface reflectance and artificial target activities as part of the ESA FRM4VEG Phase 2 project, under a below threshold procurement method that is otherwise unspecified. The project will be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory and engineering services, particularly those with expertise in vegetation measurement tools and technologies. EOLabs Spain SA, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured this contract, highlighting the potential for similarly sized businesses with a focus on scientific and technical services to engage in comparable future procurement opportunities. The project’s scope and the duration provide a significant opportunity for service providers to expand their offerings and establish partnerships within the realm of scientific measurement services. Companies that provide high-precision laboratory equipment or engage in scientific research support activities would find such procurement opportunities particularly beneficial for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fiducial Reference Measurements for Vegetation

Notice Description

Scientific and technical services related to: Surface Reflectance Intercomparison Exercise for Vegetation 2 (SRIX4Veg-2) Artificial Target activities Complementary activities supporting the ESA FRM4VEG Phase 2 project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071948-2025
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)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

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

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,165 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 9 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

EOLABS SPAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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