--- title: "DSIT - NMS - LGC Chemical and Biological Metrology" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05106b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05106b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05106b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05106b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY" published: "2025-10-21" --- # DSIT - NMS - LGC Chemical and Biological Metrology Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05106b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05106b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05106b.json) ## Summary The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) has completed a direct award procurement process titled "DSIT – NMS – LGC Chemical and Biological Metrology," designated to LGC Limited and Local Government Chemist. This initiative is under the industry category of laboratory services, focusing on chemical and biological metrology to support the UK's measurement infrastructures. The contracting process, now at the completion stage, began on 1st October 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026. The procurement was conducted as a direct award due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, with contracts signed on 1st October 2025. The work will be carried out in the UK, addressing both chemical and biological metrology needs for the National Measurement Laboratory (NML). This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in technical and scientific advancements, particularly those specialising in laboratory services, measurement science, and technology innovation. The contract offers significant business growth, as it supports the UK's infrastructure for precise and innovative measurement standards across various sectors, including digital economy, environmental sustainability, and healthcare. Companies that have expertise in these emerging technological areas and can meet high-benchmark scientific requirements are best suited to contribute to and benefit from this procurement initiative. The direct award process acknowledges the unique capabilities and resources required, thereby positioning the selected supplier, LGC Limited, as a central player in advancing the UK's metrological capabilities. ## Notice The Chemical and Biological Metrology (CBM) programme forms the backbone of LGC's role as the National Measurement Laboratory (NML) (and Designated Institute for chemical & biometrology). The Chemical and Biological Metrology programme, funded by DSIT supports the UK's current chemical and bio-measurement infrastructure and addresses emerging measurement needs to support innovation. ### 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066953-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 May 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £9,855,714 | | Contracts value | £10,155,714 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2EG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LGC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 21 Oct 2025 at 08:22 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066953-2025 - 16 Oct 2025 at 11:03 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065877-2025 - 16 Oct 2025 at 10:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065875-2025 - 19 May 2025 at 11:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022579-2025 - 12 May 2025 at 08:28 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020297-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066953-2025 21st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065877-2025 16th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065875-2025 16th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022579-2025 19th May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020297-2025 12th May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6317 Mid-Tier_Award_Form_LGC CBM_v0.1 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6320 Mid-Tier_Core Terms_LGC CBM_v0.1 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6321 Mid-Tier_Schedules_LGC CBM_v0.1 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6322 Mid-Tier_Schedules_LGC CBM_v0.1 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6326 Mid-Tier_Schedules_LGC CBM_v0.1 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6330 Mid-Tier_Schedules_LGC CBM_v0.1 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.lgcgroup.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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