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DSIT – NMS – LGC Chemical and Biological Metrology

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Buyer Address: 22 Whitehall, London, UKI32, SW1A 2EG, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Fatima Patel

Contact Email: Fatima.Patel@dsit.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
10155714.0 GBP
Published
16 Oct 2025, 10:57
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
30 Sep 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
71900000 - Laboratory services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Local Government Chemist
Official Source
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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.

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Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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Document Description: Not published

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