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Nature Journal subscriptions

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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16 Mar 2026 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Nature Journal subscriptions - Year 2026" has been completed by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking located in Teddington, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services category, specifically covering printed matter and related products, and business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract was awarded to Springer Nature Group, a large company based in Heidelberg, Germany. It began on 25 February 2026 and concluded on the same date, with the contract value amounting to £38,544.60. All deliveries are to be made within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in publishing and subscription services, particularly those with expertise in handling large-scale service contracts. Businesses that provide business services or printed related products may also find this type of procurement appealing, given the focus on Nature Journal subscriptions. Companies versatile in direct servicing, logistics, and distribution within the UK region would be well-suited to compete. This contract rewards efficient service delivery and highlights the importance of relationship building with public undertakings like NPL Management Limited.

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Notice Title

Nature Journal subscriptions

Notice Description

Nature Journal subscriptions - Year 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023514-2026
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

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
£38,544 Under £100K

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 - 25 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SPRINGER NATURE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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