Planning

Supply of Chemically Compatible Pumps

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

13 Jan 2025 at 09:04

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Jan 2025 at 14:45

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Supply of Chemically Compatible Pumps". This procurement falls under the industry category of "Pumps and compressors" (CPV: 42120000) and is directed at suppliers capable of providing robust pumps suitable for extended use with both aqueous and organic reagents. The location for delivery is in the North West of the United Kingdom. An early market engagement notice was published on 10th January 2025, with the engagement ending on 17th January 2025.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, as the procurement exercise aims to assess market capabilities through a pre-tender market consultation. Companies specializing in hydraulic or pneumatic power engines, pumps, compressors, or related components are well-suited to compete. Participating in this tender can foster relationships with the UK's National Nuclear Laboratory and potentially lead to future contract opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Chemically Compatible Pumps

Notice Description

This exercise is a request for information as part of a pre-tender market consultation, it does not constitute a formal procurement process. The purpose of this exercise is to assess the capabilities within current markets to delivery this contract. UK National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) may choose to contact suppliers as a result of completing this questionnaire, if you wish for us not to contact you, please make this clear on your questionnaire response. We are looking for chemically compatible pumps that are robust for periods of extended use with both aqueous and organic reagents, delivering accurate and dependable flow rates. Please respond to the appended questionnaire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5972701f-1ae5-456a-a07d-24a29e23872e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b7c865c-8cd3-480b-9e38-b37b17ab4aa4
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42120000 - Pumps and compressors

42121000 - Hydraulic or pneumatic power engines and motors

42122000 - Pumps

42123000 - Compressors

42124000 - Parts of pumps, compressors, engines or motors

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jan 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SEASCALE
Postcode
CA20 1PG
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

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