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title: "DSIT NMS - NEL Flow Programme"
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# DSIT NMS - NEL Flow Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0510db

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has completed the procurement process for the DSIT NMS – NEL Flow Programme, awarding a contract to the TUV SUV National Engineering Laboratory (NEL) located in Glasgow, UK. This contract, valued at £11,077,455 gross, was signed on May 30, 2025, and covers a period from June 2, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The procurement method employed is a direct award due to technical reasons, ensuring the delivery of high-precision manufacturing processes through the National Measurement System (NMS), which supports industry sectors including laboratory services, quantum computing, AI, and IoT. The procurement is led by a public authority central government body, emphasising the strategic importance of maintaining UK's metrological standards.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the high-precision manufacturing and metrology sectors, offering avenues for deepening expertise in developing measurement standards and advanced technology applications. Ideal candidates for such contracts would be large-scale entities with strong technical capabilities and experience in laboratory services, particularly those focused on innovations in digital and environmental technologies. The involvement of TUV SUV National Engineering Laboratory underscores their specialised capacity, highlighting an absence of robust competition due to the niche technical demands of the project, reinforcing the vital role of scientific infrastructure to advance technological interfaces across various domains.

## Notice

This notice is to inform the market of the details of a contract award that will be made in relation to the National Measurement System (NMS). The NMS is the system of laboratories and capabilities that underpin the UK's metrology. The NMS provides the UK with an infrastructure of laboratories that deliver world-class measurement science and technology and provide traceable and increasingly accurate standards of measurement. The National Engineering Laboratory (TUV-NEL) develop and maintain measurement standards that support high-precision manufacturing processes. This ensures that UK manufacturers can produce high-quality products that meet international standards. The NMS labs support the digital economy by developing measurement techniques for emerging technologies such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT), helping the UK stay at the forefront of technological innovation. Metrology labs contribute to environmental sustainability by providing accurate measurements for monitoring air and water quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy efficiency. This supports the UK's efforts to transition to clean energy sources and mitigate climate diagnostics a The NMS enhances national security by developing measurement standards for critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emergency response. This ensures that the UK can effectively respond to and recover from various threats. The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons

### Procurement Information

This notice is to inform the market that a number of contract awards will be made in relation to the National Measurement System (NMS). The NMS is the system of laboratories and capabilities that underpin the UK's metrology. The NMS provides the UK with an infrastructure of laboratories that deliver world-class measurement science and technology and provide traceable and increasingly accurate standards of measurement. The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and the National Engineering Laboratory (TUV-NEL) develop and maintain measurement standards that support high-precision manufacturing processes. This ensures that UK manufacturers can produce high-quality products that meet international standards. The NMS labs support the digital economy by developing measurement techniques for emerging technologies such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT), helping the UK stay at the forefront of technological innovation. Metrology labs contribute to environmental sustainability by providing accurate measurements for monitoring air and water quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy efficiency. This supports the UK's efforts to transition to clean energy sources and mitigate climate change. The National Measurement Laboratory (NML) at LGC and other labs ensure the accuracy of measurements in healthcare, such as those used in medical diagnostics and pharmaceuticals. This helps improve public health outcomes and supports the development of new medical technologies. The NMS enhances national security by developing measurement standards for critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emergency response. This ensures that the UK can effectively respond to and recover from various threats. The extensive scientific and technical infrastructure, expertise, and resources necessary to provide these services mean that there is an absence of competition from other providers. These contracts are therefore awarded directly. This notice is to inform the market that a number of contract awards will be made in relation to the National Measurement System (NMS). The NMS is the system of laboratories and capabilities that underpin the UK's metrology. The NMS provides the UK with an infrastructure of laboratories that deliver world-class measurement science and technology and provide traceable and increasingly accurate standards of measurement. The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and the National Engineering Laboratory (TUV-NEL) develop and maintain measurement standards that support high-precision manufacturing processes. This ensures that UK manufacturers can produce high-quality products that meet international standards. The NMS labs support the digital economy by developing measurement techniques for emerging technologies such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT), helping the UK stay at the forefront of technological innovation. Metrology labs contribute to environmental sustainability by providing accurate measurements for monitoring air and water quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy efficiency. This supports the UK's efforts to transition to clean energy sources and mitigate climate change. The National Measurement Laboratory (NML) at LGC and other labs ensure the accuracy of measurements in healthcare, such as those used in medical diagnostics and pharmaceuticals. This helps improve public health outcomes and supports the development of new medical technologies. The NMS enhances national security by developing measurement standards for critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emergency response. This ensures that the UK can effectively respond to and recover from various threats. The extensive scientific and technical infrastructure, expertise, and resources necessary to provide these services mean that there is an absence of competition from other providers. These contracts are therefore awarded directly. 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/026986-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,231,213 |
| Contracts value | £9,231,213 |

## 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 | TUV SUV NATIONAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY (NEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 16:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026986-2026
- 22 Aug 2025 at 11:30 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050864-2025
- 19 May 2025 at 12:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022636-2025
- 12 May 2025 at 12:16 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020458-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026986-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050864-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022636-2025
  19th May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020458-2025
  12th May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13923

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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