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title: "Bibliometric Research Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065737"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-18"
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# Bibliometric Research Study

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065737

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## Summary

The contract titled "Bibliometric Research Study" was awarded as part of the procurement process initiated by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, United Kingdom. This procurement concluded on 18 February 2026, as the process reached its award stage. NPL sought specialist bibliometric and analytical services to evaluate its research performance, focusing on standardisation contributions, thematic strengths, and potential economic impact. The contract, valued at £36,000 gross, covers the delivery of remote analysis, with final outputs presented electronically as a technical report and data workbook. Elsevier B.V., based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, was awarded the contract for delivering these services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in bibliometric analysis and research consultancy services. Companies that can deliver sophisticated analytical tools and possess a deep understanding of research performance metrics are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The procurement method, noted as "Below threshold - unknown," suggests opportunities for smaller enterprises that can deliver high-quality services without the need for extensive resources. As the contract requires electronic delivery of final outputs, businesses with robust digital capabilities may find this tender particularly appealing for showcasing their technological expertise.

## Notice

NPL is procuring specialist bibliometric and analytical services to assess its research performance, including contributions to standardisation, thematic strengths, and potential economic impact. The supplier will deliver remote analysis using bibliometric datasets and analytical tools, with final outputs provided electronically as a technical report and supporting data workbook.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014848-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## 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 | ELSEVIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 14:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014848-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014848-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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