Planning

Muon Tomography

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

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Planning

14 Nov 2025 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory, located in Warrington, has announced a procurement opportunity titled "Muon Tomography." This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on the design and execution of research and development services within the industry category. Interested parties are encouraged to engage in preliminary market engagement activities by completing a questionnaire by 21st November 2025. This project involves a procurement process subject to UKPGA 2023/54 and aims to gather insights from companies experienced in muon technology. The subsequent tender process will be formally announced on or after 15th December 2025, with an anticipated contract period running from January 2026 to January 2029.

This procurement process presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services, especially those with specific expertise in muon technology. The gross value of the contract is estimated at £360,000, indicating a significant investment in innovative scientific exploration. Companies that provide research laboratory services or related consultancy services could strategically position themselves to compete in this tender by showcasing their capability to contribute to advanced research methodologies. Engaging in this contract could deliver substantial growth opportunities, opening avenues for long-term collaboration and expansion into the nuclear and scientific research sectors.

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Notice Title

Muon Tomography

Notice Description

Request for information from companies with experience in muon technology.

Planning Information

Follow the link to complete the questionnaire to support the shaping of this procurement activity. https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99983&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074099-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY
Contact Name
Emma Kirkpatrick
Contact Email
emma.kirkpatrick@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
+44 1925933744

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

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