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Framework for the Provision of Analytical Services to Support the Analysis and Characterisation of Samples

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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16 Sep 2025 at 10:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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12 Aug 2025 at 09:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Mar 2025 at 17:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (UKNNL) has completed a procurement process titled "Framework for the Provision of Analytical Services to Support the Analysis and Characterisation of Samples." This process involved establishing a framework agreement split into two lots for the chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials and specifically supporting UKNNL Vitrification. Taking place in Warrington, UK, the project falls under the public authority central government sector and is part of the analytical services industry. The procurement has reached the award stage, with contracts signed on 1st September 2025 for performance starting immediately and expected to run until 31st August 2027, with options for extension until 2029. Key contracting parties include SGS United Kingdom Limited and James Hutton Limited, with the procurement method being a competitive flexible procedure executed without reopening competition among ranked suppliers.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. Large companies like SGS and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) like James Hutton Limited have been selected, illustrating the range of business scales accommodated by the framework. The competitive procedure and framework agreement method indicate multiple opportunities for direct awards, enhancing growth potential for suppliers capable of meeting high technical and operational standards. Businesses familiar with chemical and physical analysis and characterisation work, especially those experienced in handling non-radioactive materials, could benefit significantly from aligning with such procurement opportunities to expand their service offerings and client base within the governmental and industrial sectors.

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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 Rig

Provision 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 glass

Provision 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 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 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

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6AE
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

JAMES HUTTON LIMITED

SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED

Further Information

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