Scope
Reference
prj_5122
Description
The Chemical and Biological Metrology (CBM) programme forms the backbone of LGC's role as the National Measurement Laboratory (NML) (and Designated Institute for chemical & biometrology). The Chemical and Biological Metrology programme, funded by DSIT supports the UK's current chemical and bio-measurement infrastructure and addresses emerging measurement needs to support innovation.
Contract 1. DSIT - NMS - LGC Chemical and Biological Metrology
Supplier
Contract value
- £10,155,714 excluding VAT
- £1,218,685,680 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 October 2025
Contract dates
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance at monthly meetings to present and agree progress. | Attendance at monthly meetings to present and agree progress. |
1 months |
| Timely and accurate presentation of invoicing to enable payment | Timely and accurate presentation of invoicing to enable payment |
1 months |
| Produce a programme report | Produce a programme report for each quarter describing progress, changes, and risks, against the contracted deliverables for all NMS projects, to the satisfaction of DSIT and the Programme Expert... |
3 months |
Signed contract documents
LGC CBM Scope 1 Award Form_RedactedV1.015-10-25.pdf
Mid-Tier_Award_Form_LGC CBM_v0.1
LGC CBM Scope 1 Core Terms_RedactedV1.015-10-25.pdf
Mid-Tier_Core Terms_LGC CBM_v0.1
Segment 001 of LGC CBM Scope 1 Schedules_RedactedV1.015-10-25.pdf
Mid-Tier_Schedules_LGC CBM_v0.1
Segment 002 of LGC CBM Scope 1 Schedules_RedactedV1.015-10-25.pdf
Mid-Tier_Schedules_LGC CBM_v0.1
Segment 003 of LGC CBM Scope 1 Schedules_RedactedV1.015-10-25.pdf
Mid-Tier_Schedules_LGC CBM_v0.1
Segment 004 of LGC CBM Scope 1 Schedules_RedactedV1.015-10-25.pdf
Mid-Tier_Schedules_LGC CBM_v0.1
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons
Supplier
Local Government Chemist
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTXV-8453-DQMV
Queens Road,Teddington,
Middlesex
TW11 0LY
United Kingdom
Region: UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWZ-3216-PVQL
22 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2EG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Fatima Patel
Email: Fatima.Patel@dsit.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government