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Provision of Consultancy Services

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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18 Feb 2026 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, located in Teddington, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for consultancy services titled "Provision of Consultancy Services." This process, initiated on legal grounds stipulated by UK legislation, involved the optimisation of RF environment for Ettus SDRs, diagnosing OpenAirInterface UE requirements, and developing RAN fuzzing. Classified under UK_CA_TYPE as a public undertaking, NPL Management operates within the industry categories of laboratory equipment and IT services. The contract was awarded to Mode51 Software Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise from Cambridge, on 26th January 2026, with the contract valued at £58,853.70 GBP. Although the process was below the threshold, it has been completed with the award announcement dated 18th February 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in laboratory and IT consulting services. The partnership with NPL Management, a key player in public undertakings, offers a potential avenue to establish credibility and expand service portfolios in consultancy, software development, and research services. Businesses adept in precise and robust technical solutions, particularly those familiar with RF environments and OpenAirInterface developments, will find themselves in a favourable position to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with such contracting authorities can strategically enhance business growth and foster industry presence across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Provision of Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Consultancy Services to carry out work for the following Optimise RF Environment for Ettus SDRs, Diagnose OpenAirInterface UE Requirements, Develop RAN Fuzzing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06570a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014752-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

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

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,853 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2026 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

MODE51 SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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