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DSIT NMS Phase 2– LGC GC + CBM

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Published 22 May 2025

Overview

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has awarded a contract worth £36.8 million to LGC Limited for the National Measurement System (NMS) Phase 2 programme, covering laboratory and calibration services. The contract was awarded on 21 July 2026 following market engagement that found no alternative suppliers willing to deliver the full scope of the nine separate NMS programmes, leading DSIT to retain the existing aggregated contract structure to enhance operational efficiency and reduce administrative costs.

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
£36,820,006
Award date
21 July 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2030
Winner
  • LGC Limited

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    22 July 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Contract

    15 July 2026

    View notice ↗
  3. Planning Update

    21 August 2025

    View notice ↗
  4. Prior Information Notice

    20 August 2025

    View notice ↗
  5. Prior Information Notice

    22 May 2025

    View notice ↗

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Awarded: DSIT NMS Phase 2– LGC GC + CBM — won by LGC Limited — Skim