---
title: "Provision of specialist support services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069d13"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# Provision of specialist support services

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069d13

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## Summary

The public procurement process undertaken by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking located in Teddington, UK, focuses on the "Provision of specialist support services" in the research and development sector. This tender now stands in the 'Award' stage, having been awarded to Sylvera Limited on 23 April 2026. The procurement involved a service contract, utilising a 'Below threshold - unknown' procurement method, and the total gross contract value reached EUR 72,000. The award was made public on 20 May 2026. This process is classified under the industry category of services, specifically dealing with laboratory, optical, precision equipment, and related consultancy services, with deliveries destined for the United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in technical and analytical support services, particularly those with experience in research and development consultancy. Businesses involved in laboratory and precision equipment consultancy may find this tender particularly appealing, given its specific focus within the research sector. Companies looking to establish or expand their presence in the UK region would be well-suited to compete in opportunities such as these, notably when exploring service contracts under public sector procurement. The involvement in this project can provide companies with enhanced exposure and the possibility of securing future contracts within a dynamic research-oriented environment.

## Notice

Provision of technical and analytical support services in relation to a wider research and development programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046241-2026 |
| 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## 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 | SYLVERA |

## 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

- 20 May 2026 at 10:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046241-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046241-2026
  20th May 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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