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Fire Safety Assessment

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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11 Jun 2025 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The UK National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (UKNNL) has completed a selective procurement process for a Fire Safety Assessment in support of the Preliminary Design Stage of a glovebox capability project. The procurement falls under the Nuclear Safety Services category and was executed via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded to RPS Consulting Services Limited, with a total value of £27,098.25, covering the period from 9th June 2025 to 31st August 2025. The procurement took place in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the award notice published on 11th June 2025. This process, now in the award stage, included a tender period that ended on 21st May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in nuclear safety services, particularly those capable of engaging in detailed safety assessments related to infrastructure design. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in safety assessments and dynamic purchasing systems may find strong positioning in similar future tenders. Participation in such projects not only offers financial growth but also enhances industry reputation, potentially leading to further consultancy and assessment contracts in the nuclear industry. This procurement aligns with opportunities for innovative SMEs looking to expand their footprint in the nuclear safety sector.

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Notice Title

Fire Safety Assessment

Notice Description

UKNNL is contracting for a Fire Assessment to support the Preliminary Design Stage for a wider glovebox capability project. Depending on the Preliminary design outputs there may be a need to further commission fire assessment work and this contract has an optional extension for the detailed design phase.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e9267bf-4038-4c8c-85b8-eb728bc814a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f196b2-699a-4a8e-b243-081568f361dd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98113100 - Nuclear safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,098 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,098 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM 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
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RPS CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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