Tender

UKNNL Site Compliance Training

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

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Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 17:43

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) is currently in the tender stage for providing health and safety compliance training courses across multiple categories, with a total estimated spend of £740,000 over four years. The tender is open until 6th February 2026, and is based in UKD11. The procurement process is conducted through an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions, and closing for enquiries on 23rd January 2026. The contract is expected to start on 6th April 2026 and will run until 5th April 2030. Key focus areas include IOSH/NEBOSH, First Aid, Plant Safety, and more, positioned under the industry category of safety and specialist training services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in safety and technical training services, particularly those that can deliver tailored courses in industrial settings. Firms that focus on providing quality training with strong technical competencies, especially SMEs, stand a competitive chance given the selection criteria emphasis on technical and social value aspects. Furthermore, there's flexibility for suppliers to bid on multiple lots, and with a framework agreement in place, continuity and potential accumulative work can present further growth avenues. Businesses that are ranked highest in scoring for each lot will be offered the opportunity first, favouring those with a robust combination of technical and commercial capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKNNL Site Compliance Training

Notice Description

Health and Safety Site Compliance Training Courses. Lot 1 - IOSH/NEBOSH Training - estimated 4 year spend PS170,000.00 Lot 2 - First Aid/Plant Safety Training - estimated 4 year spend PS200,000.00 Lot 3 - Electrical Safety Training - estimated 4 year spend PS100,000.00 Lot 4 - Pressure System Training - estimated 4 year spend PS60,000.00 Lot 5 - Confined Space - estimated 4 year spend PS70,000.00 Lot 6 - Asbestos Safety Training - estimated 4 year spend PS40,000.00 Lot 7 - Gas Safety Training - estimated 4 year spend PS50,000.00 Lot 8 - Bespoke Site Safety Training Courses - estimated 4 year spend PS50,000.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06034b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002067-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80550000 - Safety training services

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£740,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£740,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-01-04

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY
Contact Name
Gill Hale
Contact Email
gillian.m.hale@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
TLD11 West Cumbria

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

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