Pipeline

DSIT – NMS – LGC Chemical and Biological Metrology

  • Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

UK1: Pipeline notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-025424

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-051f9c

Published 22 May 2025, 9:48pm



Scope

Description

The Chemical and Biological Metrology (CBM) programme forms the backbone of LGCs role as the National Measurement Laboratory (NML) (and Designated Institute for chemical & biometrology). The Chemical and Biological Metrology programme, funded by the DSIT supports the UK's current chemical and bio-measurement infrastructure and addresses emerging measurement needs to support innovation.

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
  • 4 years

Main category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 71900000 - Laboratory services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Participation

Particular suitability

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

2 March 2026


Contracting authority

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWZ-3216-PVQL

22 Whitehall

London

SW1A 2EG

United Kingdom

Region: UKI32 - Westminster

Organisation type: Public authority - central government