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Provision of specialist support services

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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20 May 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking located in Teddington, UK, focuses on the "Provision of specialist support services" in the research and development sector. This tender now stands in the 'Award' stage, having been awarded to Sylvera Limited on 23 April 2026. The procurement involved a service contract, utilising a 'Below threshold - unknown' procurement method, and the total gross contract value reached EUR 72,000. The award was made public on 20 May 2026. This process is classified under the industry category of services, specifically dealing with laboratory, optical, precision equipment, and related consultancy services, with deliveries destined for the United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in technical and analytical support services, particularly those with experience in research and development consultancy. Businesses involved in laboratory and precision equipment consultancy may find this tender particularly appealing, given its specific focus within the research sector. Companies looking to establish or expand their presence in the UK region would be well-suited to compete in opportunities such as these, notably when exploring service contracts under public sector procurement. The involvement in this project can provide companies with enhanced exposure and the possibility of securing future contracts within a dynamic research-oriented environment.

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Notice Title

Provision of specialist support services

Notice Description

Provision of technical and analytical support services in relation to a wider research and development programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046241-2026
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)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

SYLVERA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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