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Supply of a Cooling Water Generation System (Chiller)

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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19 Sep 2025 at 07:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited, a public authority within the central government sector located in Warrington, recently completed a procurement process for the supply of a cooling water generation system (chiller). The tender falls under the industry category of cooling and ventilation equipment. The procurement, identified under the title "Supply of a Cooling Water Generation System (Chiller)" and tender ID NNLC497.16, was conducted using a limited competition method, classified as below threshold. The contract commenced on 4th August 2025 and is set to conclude by 28th October 2027. The process has reached the award stage with an active contract status, having been awarded on 19th September 2025. The gross contract value is £44,659.20.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in goods related to the cooling and ventilation equipment industry, such as off-the-shelf chiller systems. Companies possessing expertise in manufacturing or supplying such equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-positioned to engage in similar procurements in the future. By doing so, these businesses can not only grow their market presence but also collaborate with key government bodies like the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited, potentially enhancing their reputation and establishing long-term contracts in the public sector. The engagement in such projects also enables exposure to rigorous industry and regulatory standards, fostering additional business growth and improvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of a Cooling Water Generation System (Chiller)

Notice Description

The requirement of this procurement is for the Supply of an off the shelf Chiller System including warranty & delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059dc1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057943-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,216 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 28 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

AFR REFRIGERATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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