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MSSS Duct Unblocking Trial

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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16 Sep 2025 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited has completed a public procurement process for the "MSSS Duct Unblocking Trial" under the services category, focusing on nuclear evaluation and engineering consultancy. This contract, awarded directly without competition, was aimed at acquiring suitably qualified engineers for deploying a prototype system in an experimental project to unblock hazardous nuclear waste. The contract commenced on 4th August 2025 and ran until 1st October 2025. The project's delivery location is within the United Kingdom, with central government acting as the buying authority.

This tender presents significant potential for businesses specialising in nuclear evaluation instruments and civil engineering consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in handling hazardous materials and innovative engineering solutions. Although the procurement method was below threshold, offering limited competition, it highlights the importance of positioning for direct awards where specialised skills align with government projects. Large-scale corporations like FIRMA Engineering Ltd would find this contract valuable, particularly if they have a strong track record in the nuclear sector, thus opening pathways for further public-sector opportunities and collaborations.

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Notice Title

MSSS Duct Unblocking Trial

Notice Description

Suitably Qualified and Experienced Engineers acquired to provide support for the deployment of a prototype system that will be used in an experimental project for unblocking hazardous nuclear waste.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059bc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057124-2025
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

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,780 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 1 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
UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
Ruth Oladele-Coker
Contact Email
ruth.oladele-coker@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

FIRMA ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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