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title: "Fiducial Reference Measurements for Vegetation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dc92"
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# Fiducial Reference Measurements for Vegetation

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dc92

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by NPL Management Limited, located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, concerned the "Fiducial Reference Measurements for Vegetation" project. This project falls under the scientific and technical services industry category, with a focus on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, as well as engineering and inspection services. The procurement stage has been completed with the contract awarded on 9 October 2025 and signed on the same day. The contract duration is set from 9 October 2025 to 9 October 2027. The buyer aimed at acquiring services related to surface reflectance and artificial target activities as part of the ESA FRM4VEG Phase 2 project, under a below threshold procurement method that is otherwise unspecified. The project will be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory and engineering services, particularly those with expertise in vegetation measurement tools and technologies. EOLabs Spain SA, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured this contract, highlighting the potential for similarly sized businesses with a focus on scientific and technical services to engage in comparable future procurement opportunities. The project’s scope and the duration provide a significant opportunity for service providers to expand their offerings and establish partnerships within the realm of scientific measurement services. Companies that provide high-precision laboratory equipment or engage in scientific research support activities would find such procurement opportunities particularly beneficial for growth.

## Notice

Scientific and technical services related to: Surface Reflectance Intercomparison Exercise for Vegetation 2 (SRIX4Veg-2) Artificial Target activities Complementary activities supporting the ESA FRM4VEG Phase 2 project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071948-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 9 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,165 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EOLABS SPAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2025 at 11:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071948-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071948-2025
  7th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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