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Architectural and Principal Designer Services

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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11 Dec 2025 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

In this completed procurement process, NPL Management Limited, based in Teddington, United Kingdom, sought services under the title "Architectural and Principal Designer Services" in the field of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The tender covers locations across the UK, with a notable emphasis on laboratory and precision equipment industries. The process has advanced through its necessary stages, from planning through to award and contract signing, demonstrating compliance with relevant building and safety regulations. Key dates resulted in the contract being signed on 10th November 2025, with services actively provided soon after. The procurement method employed was classified as "below threshold - unknown," reflecting a specific but undetermined procurement process.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive architectural and design services in compliance with building regulations and safety standards. The specifications required involvement in significant design and construction phases, thus favouring large enterprises like Penwarden Hale Architects Ltd, which was awarded the contract. Businesses with expertise in developing design proposals, site inspections, and compliance with health and safety standards are well-suited to compete in similar contracts, offering their services to enhance and facilitate complex structural projects in the UK.

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Notice Title

Architectural and Principal Designer Services

Notice Description

The requirement is for professional architectural and Principal Designer (CDM & Building Regulations) services to support the fit-out. Scope of Services: Architectural Services RIBA Stages 0-4 (Design): Develop design proposals, liaise with structural and MEP consultants, ensure compliance with Building Control and fire safety, prepare tender drawings and specifications. RIBA Stages 5-6 (Construction & Handover): Site inspections, resolve contractor queries, issue as-built drawings, assist with building manual. Principal Designer Services (CDM & BR) Stages 0-4: Prepare pre-construction health & safety information. Stages 5-6: Review health & safety file, O&M manuals, and compliance documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f423
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082134-2025
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
£47,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2025 24 hours
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

PENWARDEN HALE ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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