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DSIT - NMS - LGC Government Chemist

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

02 Jul 2026 at 16:36

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
AwardUpdate

21 Oct 2025 at 09:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Oct 2025 at 09:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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19 May 2025 at 14:11

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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12 May 2025 at 09:46

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, concerns the "DSIT - NMS - LGC Government Chemist" contract under the public authority - central government sector. The location for this process is London, specifically at 22 Whitehall, with key contact being Fatima Patel. This procurement is centered around the industry category of laboratory services, with the process currently at the contract amendment stage. A notable event is the short-term extension of the phase 1 contract to maintain coverage until phase 2 is finalised, active from 3rd July 2026 to 6th July 2026. The procurement method employed is a direct award due to absence of competition, mainly for technical reasons, reflected through LGC Limited as the main supplier of services relating to the National Measurement System (NMS).

The DSIT's procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory services, particularly those with capabilities to act as independent arbitrators in scientific disputes and those advancing measurement techniques for cutting-edge technologies. Companies excelling in fields like quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and metrology could leverage such tenders to help the UK maintain a competitive edge in scientific and technological innovations. The tender's focus on high-precision manufacturing processes and environmental sustainability suggests that businesses within these niches would find substantial growth avenues. Given this is a direct award due to technical exclusivity, businesses with unique expertise or proprietary technologies could secure roles in similar future tender processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DSIT - NMS - LGC Government Chemist

Notice Description

The Government Chemist (GC) programme, funded by DSIT, allows the GC to act as an independent arbitrator laboratory to resolve scientific disputes and provide advice to government in the food and feed sectors alongside developing new capabilities to address future needs. This is a statutory function.

Procurement Information

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051075
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062458-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,952,526 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,952,526 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LGC Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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