Planning

NCC Diamond wire CNC cutting machine

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

21 Jan 2025 at 12:56

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Jan 2025 at 11:39

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (UKNNL) is planning to procure three Diamond wire CNC cutting machines for use at its Windscale Laboratory. These machines, classified under the industrial machinery category (CPV 42000000), will be used for producing samples cut from zirconium, hafnium, and zirconium composite plates within caves where no human access is possible. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an early engagement notice published on 21 January 2025, and the engagement end date set for 21 February 2025. The address for delivery is CA20 1PG, with the main contact being Sarah Walton at UKNNL.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial machinery, particularly those offering technologically advanced and remotely operated equipment. Companies experienced in working with remote systems and Master Slave Manipulators (MSM) are well-suited for this procurement. The requirement to supply CNC controlled diamond wire saws, control systems, and umbilical cables provides a platform for SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) to engage with a high-profile national laboratory, potentially fostering growth and establishing long-term relationships within the nuclear sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCC Diamond wire CNC cutting machine

Notice Description

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) intends to purchase three Diamond wire CNC cutting machines which will be situated within caves at UKNNL Windscale Laboratory to produce samples cut from zirconium, hafnium and zirconium composite plates. As the equipment is situated in-cave with no man access possible, any manual operations or maintenance, including the replacement of the diamond wire, will need to be carried out remotely using Master Slave Manipulators (MSM). The machines will be required to cut 500 to 1000 samples over a ten-year period. The supplier will be required to supply: * Remotely operated in-cave CNC controlled diamond wire saw. * Out of cave control system including software. * Set of umbilical cables to connect the in-cave right to the out of cave control system. The works contract is compiled of the following stages: * Design stages (Preliminary and Detailed) * Manufacturing and FAT Testing. If you are interested in this opportunity please email: izak.cartain-farish@uknnl.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-049f021e-7fa9-412e-b1ff-5b85f19367dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac4b510b-0292-43d7-9b7b-991215d48d15
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
Sarah Walton
Contact Email
sarah.walton@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RISLEY
Postcode
WA3 6AE
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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