Contract awardedPhD funding

Provision of PhD Studentship Research Programme in Advanced Scientific Metrology

National Physical Laboratory
London
21 July 2026 to 21 July 2026

Provision of a collaborative PhD studentship with King's College London from 2026 to 2030, supporting research and knowledge development aligned with NPL's scientific and metrology objectives. The contract includes funding for the studentship, academic supervision, and associated research activities delivered in partnership.

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Awarded value: £5.9m; As published
Published: 14 August 2026
Awarded: 14 August 2026; King's College London
Contract length: Not stated; Ends 21 July 2026

What the contract covers

Provision of collaborative PhD studentship research programmes in advanced scientific metrology and academic supervision services.

Provision of a collaborative PhD studentship supporting research and knowledge development aligned with NPL's scientific and metrology objectives, including academic supervision and associated research activities

Terms and requirements

Initial term: 48 months
Contract dates: 21 July 2026 to 21 July 2026
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
CPV codes: 73110000

Services in this contract

Doctoral studentships and research trainingMain service£45k typicalCollaborative PhD studentship with Kings College London, 2026 to 2030

Lifecycle

Published
14 August 2026
Contract awardedto King's College London
14 August 2026
Contract starts
21 July 2026
Contract ends
21 July 2026

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National Physical Laboratory

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King's College London

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3854526/provision-of-phd-studentship-research-programme-in-advanced-scientific-metrology
Buyer reference: PO00024436
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e445
Last checked: 4 November 2026

National Physical Laboratory. Provision of PhD Studentship Research Programme in Advanced Scientific Metrology. Contract award, 14 August 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3854526/provision-of-phd-studentship-research-programme-in-advanced-scientific-metrology (accessed 4 November 2026).