Planning

Intumescent paint of steel work, and fire retardancy

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Planning

24 Oct 2025 at 14:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited focuses on the application of intumescent paint for fire protection, particularly to assess and recommend products for maintaining the structural integrity of steelwork during a fire outbreak. The procurement falls under the 'works' industry category and spans the region of the United Kingdom, particularly at the Sellafield site in Cumbria. As of October 2025, the process is in its planning stage, with an engagement session scheduled for contractors in November 2025 and a due date of 1st December 2025 to finalise proposals. The procurement method involves preliminary market engagement, highlighted in a market engagement notice published on Find a Tender.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in protective coatings and fire retardancy. SMEs are encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria of the lot. Companies with expertise in innovative fire protection solutions and experience with regulatory compliance in construction environments will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The work is scheduled to commence in August 2026, providing ample time to strategise and align resources for companies aiming to expand their portfolios in public-sector contracts and improve their presence in the nuclear and public infrastructure industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Intumescent paint of steel work, and fire retardancy

Notice Description

The requirement is to assess and propose commercial available products and processes to remedy deterioration of the physical fire protection barriers which maintain integrity of structural steel work in the event of an outbreak of fire.

Planning Information

Engagement session includes details of works to assess. Interested contractors will be escorted to view indicative areas of site, which require remediation works. Contractors are expected to provide a written assessment detailing proposals to remedy UKNNL survey details and supporting information will be provided during the site visit All contractor personnel attending site will require BPSS clearance Site location : United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Central Laboratory Sellafield Seascale Cumbria CA20 1PG Dates of site visit : to be confirmed November 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d39f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068305-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45442000 - Application work of protective coatings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 1 Aug 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
NNLC687 Intumescent Paint
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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