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DSIT/NPL Assured Supply Chain iX Delivery

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

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03 Sep 2026 at 10:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology procured delivery of an assured supply-chain initiative for the National Timing Centre. The work was intended to develop the foundation of a sustainable UK supplier base for timing components, supporting resilience in national timing infrastructure. It involved identifying innovative suppliers and technologies across sectors and broadening market engagement beyond the existing positioning, navigation and timing supplier base. The procurement was categorised as goods, with the requirement delivered in the United Kingdom. The named buyer is the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, a central government department. The scope is relevant to organisations able to identify, assess or connect innovative technology suppliers for communications infrastructure and timing-related supply chains.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It used a direct award below the relevant threshold, without competition, for a single lot. The contract was awarded to Knowledge Transfer Network Ltd on 12 August 2026 and signed on 11 August 2026. The active contract runs from 12 August 2026 to 3 November 2026. Its value is £56,000 excluding VAT and £67,200 including VAT. The awarded requirement is classified as communications infrastructure. The contract is held by Knowledge Transfer Network Ltd for the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology. The published outcome therefore records a completed purchasing decision rather than an opportunity for suppliers to submit bids. No competitive evaluation basis is stated.

This outcome shows that the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology values specialist capability in building resilient UK supply chains for timing components and related communications infrastructure. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need strong access to innovative suppliers and technologies across multiple sectors, including organisations outside the established positioning, navigation and timing market. Useful capability would include market mapping, supplier discovery, technical understanding of timing components, and the ability to assess or connect emerging businesses with public-sector infrastructure needs. Experience developing sustainable domestic supplier networks and broadening market engagement would strengthen credibility. Organisations with established relationships across technology sectors, particularly those able to identify less traditional sources of supply, are best placed to compete when a comparable requirement returns.

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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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f0f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083329-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Aug 2026 - 3 Nov 2026 1-6 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

Knowledge Transfer Network Ltd

Further Information

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