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Supply of Wireless Instrumentation and Control System

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

28 Oct 2025 at 08:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

01 May 2025 at 12:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

25 Apr 2025 at 12:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

28 Mar 2025 at 14:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited recently completed an open procurement process for the supply of state-of-the-art Wireless Instrumentation and Control Systems for the Helium Test Loop, valued at £55,718.41. The procurement process involved a contract awarded to 3-SCI LTD with the objective to enhance technical capabilities, including the installation of sensors, valve actuators, and a wireless mesh network. The buying organisation, based in Warrington, executed this procurement method under a below-threshold open competition, with the contract having been active from 8th September 2025 and concluding by 16th January 2026. Initially planned with engagement activities in March 2025, submission deadlines were adjusted with the final submission date on 20th May 2025, pointing to a well-managed tender process under the oversight of the UK's sub-central government.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in developing and providing wireless communication and control systems. Companies specialising in instrumentation, control equipment, and network solutions could find valuable growth potential due to the demand for retrofitting existing infrastructure with wireless capabilities. The completion of this procurement binds 3-SCI LTD, an SME, as a key supplier, demonstrating the potential for similar businesses to engage in open competitions, improve technological offerings, and expand their footprint within public utility sectors. Such tenders often incorporate diverse evaluation criteria, placing technical expertise, competitive pricing, and social value as essential factors, thereby catering to businesses with robust technological solutions and effective cost management strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Wireless Instrumentation and Control System

Notice Description

The requirement of this Procurement is for the supply of a state-of-the-art Wireless Instrumentation and control system for the Helium Test Loop. This contract will include supplying sensors and actuators, technical solutions for retrofitting existing instrumentation, supply of components to create a wireless mesh network and delivery of the Goods.

Planning Information

UKNNL have a Request for Information questionnaire to be completed and returned by interested suppliers, please email Emma.Kirkpatrick@uknnl.com to obtain a copy of the questionnaire and specification. The draft specification is available to view and UKNNL welcomes comments on this also.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068760-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

32410000 - Local area network

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases

42132100 - Valve actuators

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,718 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 16 Jan 2026 1-6 months
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
1
Supplier Name

3-SCI LTD

Further Information

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