Planning

New Cutting Capability

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Planning

22 Jan 2025 at 08:46

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (UKNNL) is planning to procure three diamond wire CNC cutting machines as part of its "New Cutting Capability" project, classified under the industrial machinery category (CPV: 42000000). This procurement, situated at the Windscale Laboratory in Cumbria (region: UKD), is currently in the planning stage. Essential dates for early market engagement have been set between 3rd February and 7th March 2025. Businesses interested in this tender are encouraged to contact Sarah Walton via email at Sarah.Walton@uknnl.com referencing NNLC547 NCC to register their interest and receive updates. The total estimated contract value is £800,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in the manufacture and remote operation of CNC machines. The project requires equipment capable of handling the precise cutting of specialised materials, including irradiated austenitic stainless steels, zirconium alloys, and composites. Businesses with expertise in designing remotely controlled machinery and those experienced with remote maintenance using master-slave manipulators (MSMs) are well-suited to compete. Additionally, the supplier will be tasked with providing design, manufacturing, and functional acceptance testing (FAT) stages, creating ample opportunities for companies that can offer comprehensive technical solutions. This procurement process will facilitate broader engagement and innovation within the CNC cutting machinery sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New Cutting Capability

Notice Description

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) intends to purchase three Diamond wire CNC cutting machines which will be situated within caves at UKNNL Windscale Laboratory to produce samples cut from zirconium, hafnium and zirconium composite plates. As a review of the strategy is undertaken, we are conducting an early market engagement between the following dates: 3rd February & 7th March 2025. To register your interest and receive future updates for this tender, please send an email to Sarah.Walton@uknnl.com referencing NNLC547 NCC.

Lot Information

Lot 1

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) intends to purchase three Diamond wire CNC cutting machines which will be situated within caves at UKNNL Windscale Laboratory to produce samples (ranging from 6 x 6 mm to 60 x 10mm) cut from irradiated austenitic stainless steels, zirconium and hafnium alloys and a zirconium/hafnium composite with ceramic inclusions. Plate nominal dimensions are 120 x 100mm (LxW) and ranging from 2-10 mm thick. As the equipment is situated in-cave with no man access possible, any manual operations or maintenance, including the replacement of the diamond wire, will need to be carried out remotely using Master Slave Manipulators (MSM). The machines will be required to cut 500 to 1000 samples over a ten-year period. The supplier will be required to supply: * Remotely operated in-cave 2 axis CNC controlled diamond wire saw. * Out of cave control system including software. * Set of umbilical cables to connect the in-cave right to the out of cave control system. The works contract is compiled of the following stages: * Design stages (Preliminary and Detailed) * Manufacturing and FAT Testing using inactive surrogate materials provided free issue by UKNNL. As a review of the strategy is undertaken, we are conducting an early market engagement between the following dates: 3rd February & 7th March 2025. To register your interest and receive future updates for this tender, please send an email to Sarah.Walton@uknnl.com referencing NNLC547 NCC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d534
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002101-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42600000 - Machine tools

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
Sarah Walton
Contact Email
sarah.walton@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Notice URLs

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