Award

Metrology, Technical Investigation and Associated Services

SELLAFIELD LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Dec 2023 at 08:28

Planning

18 Jul 2023 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory was awarded a Framework Agreement by Sellafield Ltd for Metrology, Technical Investigation and Associated Services. This procurement falls under the services category in the Research and experimental development services industry. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The award was granted to NPL Management Ltd and the contract was signed on 5th December 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in metrology, technical investigations, and associated services. Businesses with expertise in research and experimental development services, particularly in nuclear metrology and technical inspection, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process was initiated through a tender and awarded to a specific economic operator due to the absence of competition for technical reasons.

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Notice Title

Metrology, Technical Investigation and Associated Services

Notice Description

Award of Framework Agreement to the National Physical Laboratory for Nuclear Metrology and Technical Investigations

Lot Information

Lot 1

Metrology, Technical Investigations and Associated Services. Additional information: No competition was available as identified through issue of PIN 2023/S 000-020664 published 18/07/23

Procurement Information

PIN issued for pre market engagement and only one supplier expressed interest. PIN reference 2023/S 000-020664

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e306
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035869-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
5 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LTD
Contact Name
Amanda Price
Contact Email
amanda.price@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
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
TLD1 Cumbria, TLD11 West Cumbria

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NPL MANAGEMENT

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