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Marine AI Software

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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08 Jan 2026 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, has completed a procurement process under the title "Marine AI Software" in the services category. This process, marked as complete, involves the supply of software, services, and associated hardware with a focus on IT services and software development, supporting a wide range of industries including laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contract was awarded to Marine AI Ltd, based in Plymouth, and has a contract period that started and ended on 12th December 2025. The procurement followed a "below threshold - unknown" method, adhering to legal stipulations set forth in the UK Public Procurement Act of 2023.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in providing cutting-edge software packages, IT services, and precision equipment. Companies that can offer innovative IT solutions, along with consulting and support services, can leverage such opportunities to expand their client base. The contract's completion demonstrates a robust market potential for firms with capabilities in marine and similar technology sectors. Such engagements are ideal for businesses ready to collaborate with public entities and supply niche technological solutions, particularly those that align with NPL Management Limited's focus on precision and laboratory equipment. Engaging in these contracts can significantly enhance business growth and establish an enterprise as a go-to partner in technological advancements.

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Notice Title

Marine AI Software

Notice Description

Supply software, services, and associated hardware.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0601cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001427-2026
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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
£49,280 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 12 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

MARINE AI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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