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Web of Science Subscription 2026

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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13 Mar 2026 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involved NPL Management Limited, located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, UK, as the buying organisation. The contract was for the provision of a "Web of Science Subscription 2026," concerning IT services, and included an annual subscription to products by Clarivate Analytics (UK) Ltd. The award stage commenced on 2026-02-18, with a contract signed the same day. The procurement falls under the services category and was completed using a method "Below threshold - unknown," lasting from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026, with a gross value of USD 81,000.88. The contracting process is in the award stage as of the latest update on 13 March 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the IT services industry, particularly those experienced in IT consulting, software development, and internet support. Large-scale businesses with the capacity to handle service contracts of this nature could greatly benefit from competing in similar procurement opportunities. Leveraging such contracts can drive business growth through strategic partnerships, expanding customer bases, and enhancing portfolio offerings. Given the subscription service's nature, tech-based firms with robust infrastructures would be well-suited to provide the required expert services.

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Notice Title

Web of Science Subscription 2026

Notice Description

Provision of annual subscription access to Clarivate Web of Science products for the period 1 January 2026 - 31 December 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066987
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022833-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

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
£81,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 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
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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

CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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