Planning

Project Readiness Execution Reviews

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

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Planning

09 Dec 2025 at 14:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory is initiating a public procurement process titled "Project Readiness Execution Reviews," categorised under project management consultancy services. The procurement is currently at the planning stage with a focus on nuclear subject matter expert support to enhance Capex readiness and benefit reviews within its Project Management Authority function. The procurement will involve a 12-month contract period, with potential renewal lasting up to 2029, starting on 1st April 2026. Interested parties should note the importance of demonstrating expertise in project delivery within nuclear facilities. A critical date for submissions is the 19th of December 2025, by which time interested suppliers need to return completed RFI documents via the CTM platform.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in project management, particularly those with experience in the nuclear industry. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a track record in managing complex projects, assessing feasibility, and executing project reviews will find this tender particularly advantageous. The contract, valued at £300,000, offers the potential for business growth through a long-term relationship with a sub-central government public authority. Successful bidders will gain exposure and consolidate their expertise in a highly specialised field, thus expanding their professional footprint within the nuclear sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Readiness Execution Reviews

Notice Description

The aim of this procurement is to procure a nuclear subject matter expert (SME) support to support Capex readiness and benefit reviews within the Project Management Authority (PMA) function. This will initially be a 12-month contract to undertake - * Project readiness/deliverability reviews * Detailed scoping and feasibility assessments * Learning from experience and project reviews. * Benefits identification, measurement and realisation. The successful party will be required to have demonstrable evidence of working and understanding of delivery of projects within nuclear facilities.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100772&TID=100106019&B= Please follow attached link to download the RFI document which must be completed and returned by 5pm 19th December 2025 on the CTM platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f1ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081062-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
Contact Name
David Brown
Contact Email
david.brown@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
+44 (0)1900 397025

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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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