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Provision of specialist technical services

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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28 May 2026 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited recently awarded a contract under the provision titled "Provision of specialist technical services". This contract falls under the services industry category and is situated in the United Kingdom, with a focus on "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV code 73000000). The procurement process, classified as "Below threshold - unknown", has been completed, with a key milestone being the contract's signing on 11 May 2026. NPL Management Limited, operating as a public undertaking, is headquartered in Teddington, UK, and this particular initiative supports the enhancement and testing of measurement systems.

The awarded contract to K3 Metrology Ltd, an SME based in Wrexham, UK, represents a valuable opportunity for similar businesses specialising in technical services and research and development. Such contracts are advantageous for SMEs aiming to expand their market presence and expertise in consultancy services. Companies with experience in testing, system upgrades, and technical proficiency in measurement systems are well-positioned to compete for future tenders of this nature. The total contract value amounted to £74,000, indicating a substantial engagement for small to medium-sized enterprises seeking growth in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Provision of specialist technical services

Notice Description

Specialist technical services to support the development, upgrade, testing and demonstration of measurement system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a749
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050166-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

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
£74,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 11 May 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

K3 METROLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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