Planning

Supply and/or Design of Centrifugal Contactors and Associated Control System - Request for Information

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Planning

13 Nov 2024 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (NNL) is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Supply and/or Design of Centrifugal Contactors and Associated Control System - Request for Information." This initiative focuses on the industry category of control panels and centrifuges. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for 21 November 2024. The aim is to gather information on market capabilities to deliver a contract for the supply of centrifugal contactors and associated control systems to support a solvent extraction flowsheet. The multiple potential delivery addresses span globally, including the UK, various British Overseas Territories, European countries, and worldwide locations. Key documentation has been published, and responses are invited to help inform the future tender process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the design and supply of centrifugal contactors and control systems. SMEs are particularly well-suited to respond, although the process is open to larger corporations as well. Participating in this request for information can allow businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially influence the requirements of a future formal procurement process. Companies with expertise in engineering sophisticated control panels and centrifuges for nuclear or similar applications should consider this an excellent growth opportunity, aligning with their mission to expand their client base and market presence within the public sector and specialised industry projects.

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Notice Title

Supply and/or Design of Centrifugal Contactors and Associated Control System - Request for Information

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. National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) 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. NNL require the supply of centrifugal contactors and the associated control system to support a multi-stage centrifugal contactor rig for a solvent extraction flowsheet. Please read the information provided in the draft specification prior and respond to appended questionnaire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea79fc3b-1dbf-4fff-aa81-a823ccd754f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0cd028-a0e0-41ba-991b-d3a6a90ce407
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

31211110 - Control panels

42930000 - Centrifuges, calendering or vending machines

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Nov 2024Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
Emma Kirkpatrick
Contact Email
emma.kirkpatrick@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

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