Planning

AB Rig (Remote Operated Equipment)

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Planning

14 Jul 2025 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a project titled "AB Rig (Remote Operated Equipment)." This tender focuses on the design and manufacture of a remote-operated AB Rig and associated equipment, essential for material handling and reduction. Located in Warrington, United Kingdom, the procurement is aimed at the industrial machinery sector, classified under CPV code 42000000. A key milestone in the planning is scheduled for engagement on 1st September 2025, and the contract is planned to run from 1st October 2025 to 1st December 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to reach out to the contact person, Izak Cartain-Farish, for further details.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial machinery design and manufacture, particularly those with expertise in remote-controlled systems and heavy machinery. Companies with experience in developing precision equipment such as powered hacksaws, clamping systems, and rotational rigs may find themselves well-suited to compete. The contract presents a strategic opportunity for industry players to expand their portfolios in the public sector while contributing to a high-profile project under the aegis of a central government public authority. This procurement could bolster business growth through securing a long-term contract and fostering innovation in the goods category.

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Notice Title

AB Rig (Remote Operated Equipment)

Notice Description

AB Rig: UKNNL Require a Design and Manufacture of remote operated AB Rig and associated equipment to size reduce material and allow for moving material in the X, Y & Z axis. The AB Rig consists of 4 plant items; XY Table Z Drive & Rotational Rig Powered Hacksaw Slitting Saw Assembly Additional equipment shall be present on the AB Rig either as part of the 4 plant items or as standalone ancillary items; Clamping Capability Cameras Lifting Capability Temperature Probe Milling Head Support Bracket For further information with regards to this opportunity, please contact: Izak.Cartain-Farish@uknnl.com

Planning Information

For further information with regards to this opportunity please contact: Izak.cartain-Farish@uknnl.com.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039614-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
Izak Cartain-Farish
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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