Planning

Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy System

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Planning

10 Nov 2025 at 13:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy System is currently in the planning stage. The buying organisation, United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited, is overseeing this tender. They are classified as a sub-central government public authority. Located in Warrington, UK, the laboratory is seeking the design and manufacture of the FTIR system, with an intended contract period starting on 26th January 2026 and ending on 5th October 2026. The procurement process began with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 10th November 2025, and potential suppliers should note the engagement milestone due by 28th November 2025. This procurement falls under the industrial machinery category and is intended for delivery within the UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial machinery, particularly those experienced in designing and manufacturing advanced spectroscopy systems. Companies with capabilities in remote-operation technologies and equipment designed for harsh environmental conditions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The scope for providing not only the FTIR equipment but also the associated software and computing support presents additional growth opportunities. Engaging in this procurement could enhance a company's portfolio within a critical and highly specialised sector, offering long-term business development potential alongside initial contract fulfillment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy System

Notice Description

The design and manufacture of a Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy System. High level functional requirements as per below: 1. The FTIR equipment shall be capable of measuring the corrosion thickness on samples up to 10 um. 2. The FTIR rig shall be operated remotely. 3. The FTIR equipment shall be capable of being operated in conjunction with an XY table, allowing the complete area of the sample to pass over the FTIR sampling area. 4. The probe head of the FTIR equipment must protrude from the end of the spiral wall plug to which it is fitted in order to allow the sample to be presented up to the probe with a clearance of 0.4mm +/- 0.1mm. 5. The probe head of the FTIR equipment shall be protected from damage that samples being pushed against it could cause. 6. The FTIR equipment shall include a desktop computer and software to support the analysis and display the results from the FTIR equipment. 7. The FTIR equipment shall be designed to withstand the in-cell environment. * Radiation In-cave: 30Gy/hour at 30cmo Out-of-cave: 10uGy/hour at 30cm * Temperature In-cave: 5degC to 45degCo Out-of-cave: 5degC to 35degC* All equipment shall operate in relative humidity of5% to 95% non-condensing. * All equipment shall operate at atmospheric pressure.

Planning Information

Please contact: Izak.Cartain-Farish@uknnl.com referencing NNLC714 for further information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072433-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 5 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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