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2026 Landfill Research Survey

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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24 Feb 2026 at 17:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process orchestrated by NPL Management Limited involves the "2026 Landfill Research Survey," targeting the environmental services sector. Focused on methane emissions research across two landfill sites in the United Kingdom, the survey utilises Explicit ApS's Drone Flux Measurement (DFM) technique. The contracting process culminated in an award stage completed on 24th February 2026, with the contract period spanning from 4th February to 30th March 2026. The procurement falls below threshold levels, highlighting a niche opportunity cycle designed for precision measurement equipment and environmental analysis services.

This tender opens avenues for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring technologies and related service provision. Explicit ApS, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Denmark, exemplifies the type of organisation primed to benefit from such contracts, leveraging their expertise in drone-based data systems. Companies offering services in laboratory equipment or engineering consultancy, especially those with innovative solutions in emissions analysis, will find competitive prospects within this evolving marketplace. The £275,772.00 contract value underscores the project’s substantial commercial potential for firms engaged in and expanding within the environmental services sector.

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Notice Title

2026 Landfill Research Survey

Notice Description

The procurement covers a methane emissions research survey across two landfill sites. Explicit ApS will undertake aerial methane measurements using their accredited Drone Flux Measurement (DFM) method. The work includes site-level quantification of fugitive methane emissions, drone-based data collection, emissions analysis, reporting, and provision of accredited DFM reports.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016670-2026
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)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

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

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£275,772 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
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

EXPLICIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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