Direct award for NMS Phase 2 measurement services.
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The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) is directly awarding a contract for the National Measurement System (NMS) Phase 2, specifically for LGC GC + CBM. Market engagement from August to September 2025 revealed no alternative suppliers willing to deliver any of the nine NMS programmes in their entirety. DSIT decided to retain the existing aggregated contract structure for multi-year Phase 2 to drive operational efficiencies and reduce administrative overhead. The contract is a direct award to the incumbent supplier, indicating a tailored procurement. The scope covers measurement science and calibration services for the UK's national measurement infrastructure.