Supply of Laboratory Equipment, Consumables and Associated Services

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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Award

15 Jun 2026 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the supply of laboratory equipment, consumables, and associated services was conducted by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking located in Teddington, United Kingdom. This contract, under the title "Supply of Laboratory Equipment, Consumables and Associated Services," falls within the services category, encompassing medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products, as well as laboratory and precision equipment. The procurement process has been completed with an award made on 29th May 2026, and the contract remains active. The procurement method was specified as below threshold with unknown details, indicating a tailored process for this specialised need within the research and development sector.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in laboratory equipment, support, and maintenance services, particularly those experienced in servicing research institutions. Emulate, Inc., a supplier from Boston, United States, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the tender's openness to international bidders. Businesses that are SMEs involved in the medical and laboratory equipment supply chain, as well as those offering repair, maintenance, and consultancy services in research and development, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders within this niche, suggesting growth prospects in both cross-border engagements and expanding technical support capabilities.

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Notice Title

Supply of Laboratory Equipment, Consumables and Associated Services

Notice Description

Specialised laboratory equipment, consumables, and associated support and maintenance services to support ongoing research and operational requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b51c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056241-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

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
£146,790 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 29 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

EMULATE

Further Information

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