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DSIT NMS Phase 2 – NEL Flow Programme

Published
Published 22 May 2025

Overview

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has awarded a contract worth £15,448,680 to TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory for Phase 2 of the NEL Flow Programme, part of the National Measurement System. The work involves maintaining and disseminating the UK's primary flow measurement standards for oil, water, and gas, supporting industrial metering, alternative fuels development, and carbon capture and storage initiatives. The contract was awarded directly due to absence of competition for technical reasons.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Direct
SME suitable
Yes
Published
22 May 2025
Classification (CPV)
Laboratory services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£15,448,680
Award date
21 July 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2030
Winner
  • TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    22 July 2026

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  2. Contract

    12 March 2026

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  3. Prior Information Notice

    20 August 2025

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  4. Prior Information Notice

    22 May 2025

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