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Bibliometric Research Study
Buyer: NPL Management Limited →
BuyerNPL Management Limited
StatusAwarded
DeadlineNot published
ValueValue not published
Published18 Feb 2026
What is being bought
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.
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Awards
1
Statusactive
SupplierElsevier B.V.
Contracts
1
Statusactive
Value£30,000
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|---|---|
| Latest release ID | 014848-2026 |
| Latest release timestamp | Wed Feb 18 2026 14:52:02 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Source | find-a-tender |
| Official notice URL | Not published |
| Tender status | complete |
| Procurement method | Not published |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Main procurement category | Not published |
| Above threshold | Not published |
| Legal basis | 2023/54 |
| Tender period: start | Not published |
| Tender period: end | Not published |
| Expression of interest deadline | Not published |
| Enquiry deadline | Not published |
| Award period: start | Not published |
| Award period: end | Not published |
| Submission method details | Not published |
| Submission languages | Not published |
| Electronic catalogue policy | Not published |
| Total tender value | Not published |
| Tender lots in source | 1 |
| Tender items in source | 0 |
| Tender documents in source | 0 |
| Awards in latest release | 1 |
| Contracts in latest release | 1 |
| Parties in latest release | 2 |
Notice history
| Date | Event | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2026 | award, contract | 014848-2026 |
All source data
Unmodified official OCDS data retained by Tenderline for this procurement process.
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