Planning

Provision of Cleaning Services at NPL

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of cleaning services at the National Physical Laboratory located in Teddington, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the industry category for services, specifically cleaning services, as per CPV 90910000, is detailed in a planned procurement notice. The procurement process, which falls under a public undertaking as defined by UK legislation 2023/54, will be conducted through tender initiation. Potential suppliers should be aware of a future notice date set for 3 August 2026, which will further detail the timeline leading up to the contract's commencement on 1 April 2027 and its conclusion on 31 March 2032. The contract is valued at a gross amount of £12,000,000, with the core amount being £10,000,000, making it a significant opportunity.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the lot's suitability for such companies. It invites businesses that specialise in cleaning and maintenance services to provide comprehensive solutions including routine and periodic cleaning of various environments within the NPL estate. Ideal candidates will be those capable of delivering high-quality services that adhere to stringent health, safety, and environmental standards and can supply the necessary trained personnel, supervision, consumables, and equipment. Businesses meeting these criteria could find this an ideal opportunity to expand their service offerings and establish a significant presence within a major scientific institution in the UK.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cleaning Services at NPL

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) intends to procure a contract for the provision of cleaning services across its estate. The services will include, but are not limited to, routine and periodic cleaning of offices, laboratories, communal areas, washrooms, and specialist environments where required. The contract will require the supplier to provide trained personnel, supervision, consumables, and equipment necessary to deliver a high-quality, compliant cleaning service aligned to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048153-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 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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