---
title: "National Timing Centre (NTC) Delivery Programme 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c7d3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# National Timing Centre (NTC) Delivery Programme 2

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c7d3

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## Summary

The "National Timing Centre (NTC) Delivery Programme 2" procurement process, managed by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, is a significant undertaking within the communications infrastructure sector, specifically focusing on building and operating a resilient and high-quality terrestrial Timing Signal. Based in London, UK, the buying organisation has completed this direct award on 14th July 2026, following the planning stage announced on 9th July 2026. The procurement method, classified as a direct award, was selected due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, with the National Physical Laboratory as the sole supplier. The contract for this project is valued at £180 million and is scheduled from 31st July 2026 to 31st March 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses engaged in the communications infrastructure sector. While the procurement was awarded directly due to unique technical capabilities, companies in the field can gain insights into the requirements and standards expected by government bodies, potentially positioning themselves for future collaborations or similar projects. Organisations with substantial technical expertise in providing sovereign and sustainable technology solutions may find pursuing future tenders in this niche advantageous.

## Notice

National Timing Centre (NTC) Delivery Programme 2. The programme will build and operate an NTC to provide a resilient, terrestrial, sovereign, sustainable, and high-quality Timing Signal

### Procurement Information

Direct Award is made on the basis that NPL are the sole provider for technical reasons under Schedule 5, paragraph 6 of the Procurement Act 2023 - The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract - (a)due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066157-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32571000 - Communications infrastructure

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 11:46 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066157-2026
- 9 Jul 2026 at 14:40 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064841-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066157-2026
  14th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064841-2026
  9th July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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