Planning

DSIT – NMS – LGC Government Chemist

  • Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-072104

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05dcf5

Published 7 November 2025, 3:01pm



Scope

Reference

prj_5123

Description

The Government Chemist (GC) programme, funded by DSIT, allows the GC to act as an independent arbitrator laboratory to resolve scientific disputes and provide advice to government in the food and feed sectors alongside developing new capabilities to address future needs. This is a statutory function.

Total value (estimated)

  • 1 BDT excluding VAT
  • 1 BDT including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 2 April 2026
  • 2 days

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Engagement

Engagement deadline

8 November 2025

Engagement process description

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Participation

Particular suitability

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

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

8 November 2025


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