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DSIT/NPL Assured Supply Chain iX Delivery

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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15 Jul 2026 at 11:13

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DSIT/NPL Assured Supply Chain iX Delivery" is conducted by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, located at 22 Whitehall, London, United Kingdom. This procurement lies within the public authority central government category and pertains to the communications infrastructure sector. The process has reached the award stage as of 15th July 2026, with the contract set to run from 20th July 2026 to 2nd November 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award due to technical reasons with no reasonable alternatives, awarding the contract to the Knowledge Transfer Network Ltd.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying innovative timing components and those looking to strengthen the UK's National Timing Centre. It opens doors for large companies with the capability and expertise to supply advanced goods within the communications infrastructure domain. Engaging in such contracts can provide avenues for collaboration within the public sector and foster business growth by enhancing a company's portfolio with government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DSIT/NPL Assured Supply Chain iX Delivery

Notice Description

Develop the foundation of a sustainable UK supplier base for timing components that supports resilience for the National Timing Centre. Identify innovative suppliers and technologies from across sectors, broadening market engagement beyond the existing PNT supplier base.

Procurement Information

The Direct Award will be made under the justification due to an absence of competition for technical reasons and provided there are no reasonable alternatives, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required within Schedule 5 of the Direct Award Justifications criteria within PA23.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066710-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£56,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 2 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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