Tender

Chemical Compatibility Testing

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

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Tender

01 Oct 2024 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) has issued a tender titled "Chemical Compatibility Testing," focusing on the chemical industry. The tender seeks services to perform permeation performance testing on polymeric materials, examining their chemical compatibility. This process is crucial for ensuring the materials' durability and integrity when exposed to specific chemicals. The tender is currently in the active stage, and businesses can submit their proposals by 22 October 2024. The project is estimated to start on 1 December 2024 and conclude by 1 December 2025. The contract value ranges from £50,000 to £150,000, and it covers various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other regions globally. The procurement method being used is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises specialising in chemical testing, material sciences, and safety equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, making it an ideal chance for innovative and agile companies to gain a foothold or expand their presence in the public sector. This contract requires technical expertise in chemical and safety testing, so businesses with robust laboratory services and consultancy capabilities would be well-suited to compete.

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Notice Title

Chemical Compatibility Testing

Notice Description

NNL have a requirement to understand the chemical compatibility of two different polymeric materials. Specifically, there is a requirement to investigate the permeation performance of the material(s) when in contact with any chemical which it may be exposed to during use. The test required is known as "breakthrough testing" or permeation testing and will provide information of the performance of the material when exposed to the chemicals for prolonged periods of time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e62068-9a33-4101-b262-cda34f74631e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

35113000 - Safety equipment

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71900000 - Laboratory services

98100000 - Membership organisation services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY
Contact Name
Brad Marsland
Contact Email
brad.marsland@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
+44 1925933825

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

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