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Provision of Consultancy Services

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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29 Dec 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, based in Teddington, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Consultancy Services" contract, focused on delivering the Quantifying the UK Maritime Autonomy Opportunity Study. Falling under the services category, this contract was awarded on 4th December 2025. Conducted below the threshold with an unspecified procurement method, the contract is legally anchored in UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. The procurement culminated in the award stage, with the contract formally signed on the same day it was awarded. Business services, particularly related to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, are the relevant industry categories, and the contract is primarily based within the UK.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and professional research services, particularly those interested in the maritime and technological domains. As the successful supplier, Stehr Consulting Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Chippenham, Wiltshire, indicates, this procurement is well-suited to SMEs capable of delivering specialised, high-quality consultancy services. Engaging in such contracts can provide growth avenues in the expanding field of maritime autonomy, offering businesses the chance to develop expertise and establish a foothold in public sector consultancy projects within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Provision of Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Provision of professional research and consultancy services to deliver the Quantifying the UK Maritime Autonomy Opportunity Study.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fdca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086317-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

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

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
£58,360 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 4 Dec 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

STEHR CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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