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Site Works

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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12 May 2026 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract award concerns the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (UKNNL) for "Site Works", focused on the construction industry category with ID 45000000. The procurement process, specifically a selective tender via the UK's dynamic purchasing system, pertains to site works valued at £1 million. This contract pertains to maintaining, upgrading, and repurposing facilities across laboratories located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement phase is currently at the award stage, with the contract running from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2028. Key tasks include electrical, mechanical, process installation, decommissioning, roofing, and cladding works, with the contract obligation lasting 24 months and potential for a 12-month extension.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly for those capable of providing specialised site works and facility management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to participate, given the suitability considerations prioritising them in the procurement criteria. Engaging in this contract could facilitate entry and growth in government contracts, especially given UKNNL's pivotal role in managing the UK's nuclear research and infrastructure capabilities. The ongoing need for maintaining critical national infrastructure underscores robust and ongoing opportunities for qualified contractors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Site Works

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded via further competition under the UKNNL NNLC484D - Operations, Site Work and Facilities Management Dynamic Purchasing System. Background UKNNL is the government's lead civil laboratory for nuclear fission. We provide the science, technology and world-leading laboratories to support the country's civil nuclear programmes and ensure they are delivered safely and cost-effectively. UKNNL is the custodians of national nuclear research, development, capabilities and infrastructure, with the value of the nuclear facilities we manage totalling PS2bn. The Laboratory spans across the UK with a mixture of office and laboratory facilities. Our Laboratories are: - Workington Laboratory - Central Laboratory - Windscale Laboratory - Preston Laboratory It is these laboratories which need external supply chain support to be maintained, upgraded and repurposed. This contract is for the site works required to support these facilities in maintaining operation. This contract is for site works, up to a value of PS1 million pounds. Contract Details The contract will run for 24 months, with the option to extend by up to 12 further months. This contract is to include works, such as: * Electrical Installation Works * Mechanical Installation Works * Process Installation Works * Decommissioning Works * Roofing and cladding works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01b5fed9-dfa1-4015-8529-32f2d61f0034
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b7c3108-e0da-44a2-ab1f-3628f38fdc2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6AE
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Shepleys Engineers Limited

Further Information

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