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    ContractsNational Engineering Laboratory Flow Programme - Interim Service Contract
    Awarded contract

    National Engineering Laboratory Flow Programme - Interim Service Contract

    Awarded
    £1.3m
    Published 20 Jul 2026

    Interim contract to maintain National Measurement System flow measurement services while Phase 2 contracts are finalised.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 20 Jul 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £1.3m
    Published 20 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £1,300,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Engineering
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
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      TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 weeks ago.

    20 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This interim contract ensures continuity of the National Measurement System (NMS) service delivery while Phase 2 contracts are being finalised. The National Engineering Laboratory (NEL), operated by TÜV SÜD, provides critical flow measurement services for the UK, maintaining and disseminating primary measurement standards for oil, water, and gas. These services support domestic and industrial utility metering, alternative fuel rollout, and carbon capture and storage development. As part of DSIT's National Measurement System, NEL's work underpins all UK science, technology, and R&D activities by providing accurate and precise measurements essential for technological innovation. The NMS operates in a unique market position with no competitive alternatives due to the specialised technical infrastructure and expertise required. This contract is awarded directly to the sole capable provider. For Phase 1 details, see: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062778-2026. For Phase 2 contract information, see: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022587-2026

    Track record

    4 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In engineering, Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has awarded 4 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory2× · 50%
    2. PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED1× · 25%
    3. LGC1× · 25%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06ceef
    DF
    Buyer
    Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
    Sector
    Engineering