Award

Supply of Switchable bin with 16 x 10^11/12 switchable preamps

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Award

01 Aug 2025 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The recent contracting process by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited involves the procurement of a switchable bin featuring 16 x 10^11/12 switchable preamps from Nu Instruments, a large supplier based in Wrexham, United Kingdom. The project falls under the 'services' industry category, specifically focusing on the installation services of laboratory equipment. The procurement method used was direct and classified below the threshold, executed without competition. The contract was signed on 23rd July 2025 and runs from 28th July 2025 to 28th July 2026, with a gross amount of £35,000. This process is at the 'award' and 'contract' stage, signifying its completion.

This tender offers significant opportunities for entities in the laboratory equipment installation sector, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive electronics and software upgrades. Businesses equipped with the necessary technical expertise and looking to expand their service offerings in central government public authorities will find this contract highly beneficial. Moreover, firms with a strong foothold in working with sophisticated instruments will be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for further business growth.

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Notice Title

Supply of Switchable bin with 16 x 10^11/12 switchable preamps

Notice Description

Procurement of a switchable bin with 16 x 10^11/12 switchable preamps from Nu Instruments Limited for installation on the current installed Nu Instruments MC-ICPMS . Including all necessary electronics, software upgrades and on-site installation (also covered in existing service contract).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045217-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,166 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
27 Jul 2025 - 28 Jul 2026 1-2 years
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

NU INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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