Notice Information
Notice Title
Framework for the Provision of Analytical Services to Support the Analysis and Characterisation of Samples
Notice Description
Establishment of framework for the provision of analytical services to support the analysis and characterisation of samples. The scope of this Framework has been separated into two lots: Lot 1: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials. Lot 2: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification.
Lot Information
Lot 1: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials
Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials. The analytical services required will include chemical and/or physical analysis and characterisation of sample materials in liquid, mixed phase or solid form.
Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions
Lot 2: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification Test RigProvision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification Test Rig The analytical services required will include chemical and/or physical analysis and characterisation of sample materials in liquid, mixed phase or solid form.
Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions
Lot 3: Provision of physical analysis of non-radioactive glassProvision of physical analysis of non-radioactive glass. The analytical services required will include chemical and/or physical analysis and characterisation of sample materials in liquid, mixed phase or solid form.
Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-04ed06
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056848-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK7 - Contract Details Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Large, SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
-
- CPV Codes
71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
71620000 - Analysis services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £700,000 £500K-£1M
- Lots Value
- £700,000 £500K-£1M
- Awards Value
- £600,000 £500K-£1M
- Contracts Value
- £600,000 £500K-£1M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 16 Sep 20255 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 7 Apr 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 10 Aug 20256 months ago
- Contract Period
- 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
- Additional Buyers
- Contact Name
- David Brown
- Contact Email
- david.brown@uknnl.com, procurement@uknnl.com
- Contact Phone
- +44 7801216674
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056848-2025
16th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047851-2025
12th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009325-2025
13th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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