Award

Supply of Acid-Inert Hotplate and non-programme controller

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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12 Sep 2025 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the supply of an Acid-Inert Hotplate and a non-programme controller. This purchasing process falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically targeting the procurement of goods. The contract was directly awarded, below the threshold and without competition, to Qmx Laboratories Ltd, a large supplier located in Essex. The contract, valued at £40,300 excluding VAT (£48,360 including VAT), was signed on 10th September 2025 and is active from 11th September to 20th October 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of laboratory and precision equipment. Companies specialising in the provision of high-tech laboratory apparatuses would particularly benefit from participating in similar procurement processes. Engaging with sub-central government authorities like Nuclear Restoration Services Limited can provide suppliers with significant growth potential by enhancing their portfolio with high-value contracts and fostering relationships within the public sector procurement network.

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Notice Title

Supply of Acid-Inert Hotplate and non-programme controller

Notice Description

A direct award contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) for the supply of Acid-Inert Hotplate and non-programme controller.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05991a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056045-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 20 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Hannah Budge
Contact Email
hannah.budge@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
01847 803620

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
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

QMX LABORATORIES

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