Planning

Scientific and Technical Computing Framework

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:45

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

16 May 2025 at 16:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) is planning to establish a Scientific and Technical Computing Framework to provide software solutions and hardware support for technical and scientific computing applications. This upcoming procurement process is currently in the planning stage and is classified as an open procedure in the services category, with a gross value of £6,000,000. The framework will include several lots, such as Infrastructure Support, Software Development, Edge Computing & IoT, Scientific Computation Facilities, Research Activities, and Full Solution Build. Key dates include a planned start on 1st October 2025, and it will extend until 30th September 2029, with the possibility of renewal until 2033. Interested parties should note the future notice date of 1st August 2025 for further details about this opportunity, which is tailored for businesses that can provide IT services, consulting, software development, Internet, and support within the UK, particularly in the Warrington area.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, looking to expand their capabilities within the scientific and technical computing industries. Companies specialising in software development, cloud-based solutions, IoT technologies, edge computing, and advanced computing infrastructure are well-positioned to benefit from this framework. The opportunity includes the chance to collaborate on research and access national computing facilities, enabling innovation and impactful contributions to the UK's nuclear science and technology sectors. Businesses with the capacity to deliver comprehensive solutions and engage in research activities aligned with the core objectives of the UKNNL are encouraged to express their interest and engage in the preliminary market engagement session scheduled for 29th May 2025.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scientific and Technical Computing Framework

Notice Description

The UKNNL is looking to establish an open framework for software solutions and hardware in support of technical and scientific computing applications. The envisaged scope of this framework will include: * Development of technical and or scientific software applications covering any aspect of nuclear science and technology * Infrastructure as code for the deployment of cloud-based applications for technical and scientific applications * Edge computing devices and technologies, not excluding compute infrastructure, wireless and other network technologies, IoT devices to couple with sensor technologies * Access to national level computing facilities for the development of scientific and technical solutions for the delivery of NNL's core business activities * Software solutions for embedded devices and programmable logic controller systems for edge deployments * Research collaborations in the field of scientific and technical computing aligned with NNL's core business activities This framework is envisaged to be categorised into the below Lots: Lot 1 - Infrastructure Support Lot 2 - Software Development Lot 3 - Edge Computing & IoT Lot 4 - Scientific Computation Facilities Lot 5 - Research activities Lot 6 - Full solution build

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93971&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051658
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026572-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
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
UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Additional Buyers

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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