Planning

Advanced Thermal Hydraulics Modelling Tool

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

12 Jun 2025 at 15:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Jun 2025 at 13:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Advanced Thermal Hydraulics Modelling Tool" is spearheaded by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory. It falls under the industry category of research, testing, and scientific technical simulators, as well as industry-specific software packages and design-modelling services. The project is based in Warrington, UK, with the main delivery region being the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with key engagement activities scheduled, including a deadline for market engagement on 20th June 2025. The contract period is set to start on 4th July 2025 and end on 4th July 2026. Procurement is initiated for goods, with services as an additional category, and the total contract value is estimated at £60,000. The procurement method aims to enhance transparency and involve timely communication with interested parties.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those involved in scientific simulations and industry-specific software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer advanced modelling solutions and have experience in the nuclear or energy sectors would find this contract favourable. It is an opportunity to collaborate with a prominent public authority, the UK National Nuclear Laboratory, thereby potentially gaining increased visibility and credibility in the field. The project's requirements for a sophisticated modelling tool suggest that businesses with innovative capabilities and robust technological proposals would be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. The involvement in such a project can spur business growth by expanding expertise and opening avenues to similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advanced Thermal Hydraulics Modelling Tool

Notice Description

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Lab (UKNNL) requires the provision of and Advanced Thermal Hydraulics Modelling Tool.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=94916&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0547ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032062-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

34150000 - Simulators

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72242000 - Design-modelling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jul 2025 - 4 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY
Contact Name
James Ngoe
Contact Email
james.ngoe@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
+44 1925933744

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

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