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Service Contract for the Vitrification Test Rig (VTR).

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED, involving a direct contract method, focuses on the "Service Contract for the Vitrification Test Rig (VTR)." This contract addresses the twice-yearly servicing and calibration of a Vitrification Test Rig located in Warrington, UK, under the industry category of advisory and consultative engineering services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract starting on 25th July 2025 and concluding on 30th April 2026. Relevant to central government procurement, it falls under legal framework 2023/54 and required no competitive bidding due to its below-threshold status. The contract was signed on 23rd July 2025, with Glass Technology Services Ltd selected as the supplier.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in engineering services, particularly those adept at equipment servicing and calibration. The engagement might benefit SMEs like Glass Technology Services Ltd, given the project's scale and requirements for modular replacements of obsolete parts and efficient handling of breakdowns. Suppliers experienced in providing advisory and consultative engineering services, especially near the Warrington area or willing to deliver swiftly within the UK, could stand to gain from participating in similar contracts, fostering business growth in the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Service Contract for the Vitrification Test Rig (VTR).

Notice Description

This contract will cover the twice yearly servicing and calibration of the Vitrification Test Rig kit which includes a 24 hour parts delivery service. The modular replacement of obsolete parts and any breakdowns within the period to the kit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045093-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,660 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLASS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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