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Cave 5 Mock up Facility

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

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23 Jun 2025 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Cave 5 Mock up Facility" was conducted by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory, located in Warrington, England. This contract falls within the construction industry, classified under construction works (CPV 45000000), with the project situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure, culminating in the award stage, with Bendalls Engineering Limited as the supplier. The tender period concluded on 25th April 2025, followed by a short contract period from 26th to 27th April 2025, and the contract award on 23rd June 2025. The award, valued at £575,000, covers a contract period commencing on 3rd July 2025 and extending until 1st June 2026.

This tender offers remarkable opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in construction work and engineering projects. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in nuclear facility constructions could benefit significantly from competing in such processes. Although the suitability criteria do not encompass small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), companies with robust capabilities in handling substantial contracts in the nuclear sector may find this opportunity highly rewarding. Engaging with the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory could also open doors to future collaborations and contracts in the sector.

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Notice Title

Cave 5 Mock up Facility

Notice Description

Cave 5 Mock up Facility

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94c28da9-51fd-47fa-a703-85847e2ca00f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c84a7691-90e5-458d-8811-4db6d6226b0f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£575,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 6-12 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
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
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

BENDALLS ENGINEERING

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