--- title: "RFQ - NPL Metrology & Measurement Skills Market Research" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1649b8ec-c600-4cd0-a0b4-7ed3693c9f7c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1649b8ec-c600-4cd0-a0b4-7ed3693c9f7c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1649b8ec-c600-4cd0-a0b4-7ed3693c9f7c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1649b8ec-c600-4cd0-a0b4-7ed3693c9f7c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY" published: "2020-12-08" --- # RFQ - NPL Metrology & Measurement Skills Market Research Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1649b8ec-c600-4cd0-a0b4-7ed3693c9f7c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1649b8ec-c600-4cd0-a0b4-7ed3693c9f7c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1649b8ec-c600-4cd0-a0b4-7ed3693c9f7c.json) ## Summary The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently engaged in a tender process for its project titled "RFQ - NPL Metrology & Measurement Skills Market Research," aimed at gathering primary market research to assess industry demand for metrology and measurement training. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as research and development services, and is being conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically through competitive quotations below the threshold. The tender period is set to close on 6th January 2021, with the subsequent contract expected to commence on 26th February 2021 and run until 31st March 2022. The procurement is located in Teddington, London, where NPL is based. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those with experience in the education and training sector. Companies capable of providing insights into metrology and measurement skills, as well as understanding changing market dynamics in a post-COVID landscape, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given that NPL is focusing on developing its skills growth strategy, successful participants could contribute to shaping future training products and services while potentially enhancing their market position within the industry. ## Notice The NPL requirement is for primary market research to provide evidence of industry demand for metrology and measurement training and to gather insight on buyer behaviour of metrology and measurement training. As a training business, we need confidence in how the metrology and measurement skills landscape is changing, particularly in a post COVID context with the restart of economic activity and the 'new normal'. A clear understanding is required of who our future users are (by occupational role, organisation type, industry sector), the types of next-generation skills products they need and industry commitment to purchase training. The purpose is to support the NPL skills growth strategy; we would like to move from a position of "we think" to "we know" in relation to our customers. NPL is in the process of implementing a 5 Year Skills Strategy that includes a number of recommendations to support NPL's ability to increase its impact in the UK. Additional information: Please do not contact the person listed on this notice. Documents can only be obtained through Bravo Solutions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a1600cf-19e8-422c-902a-82dcc119ab12 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY | | Locality | TEDDINGTON | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW11 0LW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Richmond upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Teddington | | Westminster constituency | Twickenham | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Dec 2020 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a1600cf-19e8-422c-902a-82dcc119ab12 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a1600cf-19e8-422c-902a-82dcc119ab12 8th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid. ## Notice URLs - http://www.npl.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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