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title: "Provision of Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06570a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-18"
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# Provision of Consultancy Services

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06570a

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## Summary

NPL Management Limited, located in Teddington, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for consultancy services titled "Provision of Consultancy Services." This process, initiated on legal grounds stipulated by UK legislation, involved the optimisation of RF environment for Ettus SDRs, diagnosing OpenAirInterface UE requirements, and developing RAN fuzzing. Classified under UK_CA_TYPE as a public undertaking, NPL Management operates within the industry categories of laboratory equipment and IT services. The contract was awarded to Mode51 Software Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise from Cambridge, on 26th January 2026, with the contract valued at £58,853.70 GBP. Although the process was below the threshold, it has been completed with the award announcement dated 18th February 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in laboratory and IT consulting services. The partnership with NPL Management, a key player in public undertakings, offers a potential avenue to establish credibility and expand service portfolios in consultancy, software development, and research services. Businesses adept in precise and robust technical solutions, particularly those familiar with RF environments and OpenAirInterface developments, will find themselves in a favourable position to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with such contracting authorities can strategically enhance business growth and foster industry presence across the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Consultancy Services to carry out work for the following Optimise RF Environment for Ettus SDRs, Diagnose OpenAirInterface UE Requirements, Develop RAN Fuzzing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014752-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,853 |

## 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 | MODE51 SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 12:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014752-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014752-2026
  18th February 2026 - 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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