Planning

National Timing Centre (NTC) Delivery Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 08:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is in the planning stage of a significant procurement process titled "National Timing Centre (NTC) Delivery Programme." This initiative falls under the communications infrastructure category and aims to establish a resilient, terrestrial, sovereign, sustainable, and high-quality Timing Signal across the United Kingdom. The programme is planned to commence on 8th July 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2026. Interested parties should anticipate a formal notice of this planned procurement by 6th June 2025. As a public authority, the department is classified within the central government sector, and the initiative is set to launch in various UK regions, presenting opportunities within the goods procurement category.

The NTC Delivery Programme offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in communications infrastructure and related goods. Companies with expertise in the development and operation of high-quality timing systems and supporting technologies would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this tender. By engaging with this procurement, businesses can leverage their technological innovations and contribute to building critical national infrastructure, thereby fostering growth through partnership with a central government body. This project is ideal for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio within government contracts, particularly those with an established track record in technological solutions for communication and timing systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Timing Centre (NTC) Delivery Programme

Notice Description

National Timing Centre (NTC) Delivery Programme Year 1. The programme will build and operate an NTC to provide a resilient, terrestrial, sovereign, sustainable, and high-quality Timing Signal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024464-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32571000 - Communications infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialexcellence@ics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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