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09 Jul 2026 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by NPL Management Limited concluded with the award of a contract for Thermal Chamber Insulation Panel Fabrication Services. Located in Teddington, UK, the buying organisation sought services in the realm of laboratory equipment under the industry category of business and repair services. This specific tender called for services including cutting, jointing, and edge coating of insulation panels. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, was completed with NPL Management Limited awarding the contract to Block Creations Ltd. The contract, signed on 26th June 2026, is valued at £33,912 gross, highlighting its completion and activation timeline from 27th July 2026.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in precision equipment manufacturing and associated services, making it an attractive prospect for SMEs focusing on bespoke fabrication services. Companies with expertise in high-standard insulation processes and laboratory-related productions would find this contract particularly beneficial, offering an avenue for enhancing business profiles within the public procurement sector. The engagement with a prominent public undertaking like NPL Management Limited underlines the significance of this opportunity for businesses looking to consolidate and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Thermal Chamber Insulation Panel Fabrication Services

Notice Description

Provision of fabrication services for thermal chamber insulation panels, including cutting, jointing and edge coating.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064768-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,260 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 27 Jul 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

BLOCK CREATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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