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ACS Online Journal Subscriptions 2026

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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13 Mar 2026 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited has awarded a contract for ACS Online Journal Subscriptions for the year 2026. This procurement process falls under the services category with the contract in its award stage, successfully completed, and the award status marked as active. The procurement involves a subscription to multiple American Chemical Society online journals, commencing on 1 January 2026 and concluding on 31 December 2026. The procurement method is classified as 'Below threshold - unknown' and was completed with a contract value of USD 39,862. The contract period was signed on 17 February 2026, and no specific procurement threshold was exceeded. Delivery is focused within the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory, IT, and precision equipment sectors, as well as those in law, marketing, consulting, printing, and security services. Companies with expertise in these industry categories can leverage such procurement initiatives to deepen relationships with public entities and expand their market reach within the UK and potentially globally. Businesses that are poised for scalability and possess large-scale operational capacity, like the American Chemical Society, may find similar opportunities fitting, especially those aiming to expand their digital presence via subscriptions or similar services.

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Notice Title

ACS Online Journal Subscriptions 2026

Notice Description

Annual subscription to multiple American Chemical Society (ACS) online journals for the period 1 January 2026 - 31 December 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06698c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022854-2026
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

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

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

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


CPV Codes

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

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

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
£39,862 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 17 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

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, 1155 16TH ST. NW WASHINGTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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