--- title: "Professional Services - Estates" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ae63" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ae63" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ae63.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ae63.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED" published: "2025-10-13" --- # Professional Services - Estates Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ae63 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ae63) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ae63.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by NPL Management Limited, headquartered at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, is currently in the planning stage. This process focuses on acquiring professional services related to estates, specifically targeting architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The tender, titled "Professional Services - Estates," is structured to attract highly skilled suppliers capable of delivering a range of services including architecture, MEP/building engineering, structural engineering, programme and project management, cost consultancy, and laboratory services. The due date for the preliminary market engagement is set for 10th November 2025, with the contract period expected to commence on 15th January 2026 and conclude by 14th January 2030. This procurement falls within the services category and is situated in the UK, aiming for a total gross contract value of £9,600,000. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the design and engineering sectors seeking growth through public sector contracts. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the suitability provisions included in the lot. Participating in this tender offers businesses the chance to establish long-term partnerships with a prominent public undertaking and to engage in a high-value project that promises steady work over a span of four years. Companies with expertise in the specified disciplines and a solid track record in handling large-scale service contracts will find this opportunity well-aligned with their strategic growth objectives. The procurement process incorporates the use of a framework agreement, enhancing flexibility and collaborative possibilities for successful bidders. ## Notice NPL is seeking a supplier (s) to provide the following: Architect MEP / Building Engineering Services Structural Engineer Programme Manager Project Manager Cost Consultant Laboratory Services ### Planning Information Prior to initiating the procurement, NPL wishes to establish the level of market interest in the forthcoming procurement process. Suitably qualified and experienced suppliers who may have an interest in this project are invited to register for this Preliminary Market Engagement. The purpose of the market engagement is to help assess the reaction of the market, to understand risks and future possibilities to ensure a future proofed procurement strategy and resulting contract. Any submission received in response to this exercise will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and NPL. Nor does the receipt of a response automatically include the respondent in the procurement process. A Tender Notice will be issued to the market which will provide details of how the relating procurement documentation can be accessed and timescales for submission of the said tender response. Interested parties shall bear their own costs of participation in this Market Engagement of whatever nature. NPL shall not be liable for the costs, expenses or losses howsoever arising (including, without limitation, any loss of profit or other economic loss incurred), regardless of the outcome of the Market Engagement. The next stage in the process will be considered once this exercise has been completed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064825-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 13 Oct 2025 at 13:45 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064825-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064825-2025 13th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.npl.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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