---
title: "DSIT/NPL Assured Supply Chain iX Delivery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cbd8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# DSIT/NPL Assured Supply Chain iX Delivery

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cbd8

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066710-2026 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 2 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,000 |
| 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 | KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32571000 - Communications infrastructure

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 11:13 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066710-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066710-2026
  15th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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