Award

Hardware and Software Support

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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17 Dec 2025 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based in Teddington, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for "Hardware and Software Support," focusing on services in IT and laboratory equipment. This initiative involved the provision of annual support for various technological platforms including TeraVM and TM500. The award stage concluded with Viavi Solutions UK LTD as the successful supplier, reinforced by a contract active from 27th November 2025, with a gross value of £96,763.15. Despite the contract being concluded, this process reflects the strategic procurement of services pivotal to technology and precision sectors in the UK region.

This tender offers growth potential for companies operating in IT services, software development, consultancy, and laboratory equipment sectors due to its comprehensive scope. Large organisations that specialise in delivering high-quality technological support and precision equipment are well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes. Engaging in such contracts not only expands business reach but also enhances credibility and expertise in providing essential support in high-tech environments. The method employed, categorised as "Below threshold - unknown," suggests flexibility in procurement opportunities for enterprises considering involvement in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Hardware and Software Support

Notice Description

Annual support for TeraVM Core Emulator, TeraVM Core Test, TM500-5G hardware/software, timing analysis options, and TeraVM platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f75a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083622-2025
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)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,635 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 27 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

VIAVI SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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