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Specialist logistics services

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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21 May 2026 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based in Teddington, United Kingdom, facilitated a procurement process for "Specialist logistics services" aimed at the relocation of scientific equipment. The tender was part of a completed procurement stage, with the final contract awarded on 22nd April 2026. This procurement process fell under the services category and aimed at supporting and auxiliary transport services. The procurement method was categorised as "Below threshold - unknown", with the logistics services being provided mainly within the UK region. The tender had a total gross value of £73,382.40, with the net amount being £61,152.00.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in logistics and transport services, especially those with expertise in handling specialised scientific equipment. Large-scale suppliers, able to provide comprehensive transport and support services within the UK, would find this tender particularly advantageous. In this instance, W. Finch + Co. Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Leatherhead, successfully secured the contract, indicating the necessity for strong logistical capabilities and expertise in fulfilling complex transportation needs. Suppliers proficient in offering auxiliary support services within similar niche markets may benefit from engaging in such procurements to expand their business portfolio and network.

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Notice Title

Specialist logistics services

Notice Description

Specialist logistics provision to facilitate the move of science equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046834-2026
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,152 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 22 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
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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

W. FINCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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