Planning

HALEU Deconversion Capability Research and Development Support 2025-2030

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is being organised by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (UKNNL) for the "HALEU Deconversion Capability Research and Development Support 2025-2030" project. This procurement falls under the services category and involves research, engineering, and construction activities aimed at designing and building deconversion capabilities. The process is currently in the planning stage with a planned communication notice set for 30th September 2025. Key industry classifications include research and development, engineering design, and fabrication work, with a focus on mechanical and electrical engineering. The main activity is scheduled to take place in the UKD4 region, with the project expected to run from 30th January 2026 to 30th August 2028.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth among businesses skilled in engineering support, mechanical and electrical services, and research and consultancy, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the project's suitability criteria. Companies in these sectors can leverage their expertise to contribute to a significant national project while expanding their portfolios. This opportunity not only involves substantial contract value of £9 million (gross value £10.8 million) but also allows companies to participate in creating crucial infrastructure for nuclear deconversion, enhancing both industry reputation and technical capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HALEU Deconversion Capability Research and Development Support 2025-2030

Notice Description

HALEU Deconversion Capability Research and Development Support from 2025-2030. It is anticipated this contract is for the engineering support to design and build the HALEU Deconversion Capability. UKNNL reserves the right to amend and change this contract, including reserving the right to remove all or part of the build element.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052360
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026592-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

39294000 - Apparatus and equipment designed for demonstrational purposes

45255400 - Fabrication work

71320000 - Engineering design services

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71336000 - Engineering support services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £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
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 30 Aug 2028 2-3 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
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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