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eProtein Discovery System

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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16 Mar 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled “eProtein Discovery System”, managed by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking situated at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, seeks to acquire laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, alongside software packages and information systems. The procurement falls under the category of goods, and the contract was awarded on 25th February 2026 with completion expected by 31st March 2026. This process has reached the award stage with Nuclera Ltd as the supplier. The procurement, governed by the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54, involved a below threshold and unknown method, indicating possibly a simplified or expedited procedure commonly used for smaller contracts. The procurement targets delivery within various regions of the United Kingdom. Key dates associated with this process include the contract notice publication date of 16th March 2026.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in laboratory equipment, software, and consumables. With Nuclera Ltd successfully securing the supplier position, it demonstrates potential for businesses in similar fields to explore collaborations and innovations in high-tech laboratory services and systems. Organisations offering integrated solutions that can align with eProtein systems, particularly those involved in precision equipment or software development, may find opportunities to leverage technology and services for similar procurements. Considering NPL Management Limited's role as a reputable public undertaking, further engagements might present avenues for enhanced visibility and portfolios through public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

eProtein Discovery System

Notice Description

eProtein Discovery System, software, consumables and service plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ac4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023387-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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)

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£171,587 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 31 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

NUCLERA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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