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18 Dec 2025 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Provision of Consultancy Services," falls under the services category and has involved the completion of the award and contract stages. This process concluded with a contract on the 25th of November 2025, valued at £87,312 gross. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown," and the required services included professional consultancy in areas such as laboratory, precision equipment, architectural, engineering, and various business services.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in professional consultancy services, particularly those capable of providing laboratory, optical, precision equipment, and comprehensive business services such as engineering and consulting. Companies like Ridge and Partners LLP, a large firm based in Bristol and the awarded supplier, demonstrate the type of entities well-suited to pursue such tenders. Engaging with opportunities like this can facilitate business growth by expanding service portfolios and enhancing industry presence in the consultancy domain. Businesses with a capability in consulting, recruiting, and expanding into precision equipment sectors should consider similar opportunities for growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Professional consultancy services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f89f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084174-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

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

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 25 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Postcode Area
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

Ridge and Partners LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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