Planning

Hybrid hydraulically-amplified deadweight force machine

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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21 May 2026 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently at the planning stage for NPL Management Limited, based in Teddington, United Kingdom. The project, titled "Hybrid hydraulically-amplified deadweight force machine," falls under the industry categories of electrical machinery, laboratory equipment, and repair services. The main procurement category is goods, with a significant budget of £3,000,000 gross. The tender is legally based on UK legislation 2023/54 and has a planned contract period from 30th September 2027 to 29th September 2029, with the possibility of renewal until 29th September 2031. The communication suggests a future notice date of 30th September 2026, indicating further tender developments.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or servicing electrical machinery and precision equipment, particularly those operating within the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be inclusive of such businesses. With its focus on innovative machinery and sustainable practices, companies able to demonstrate capabilities in these areas will be well-positioned to benefit from this significant project with a leading public undertaking like NPL Management Limited.

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Notice Title

Hybrid hydraulically-amplified deadweight force machine

Notice Description

Hybrid hydraulically-amplified deadweight force machine operating in tension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ecf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046931-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2027 - 29 Sep 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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