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Muon Technical De-risking Programme

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

25 Sep 2026 at 11:03

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
ContractAmendment

12 Apr 2026 at 14:24

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
ContractAmendment

09 Apr 2026 at 14:21

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

29 Jan 2026 at 18:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited commissioned further research and development and technical services for its Muon Technical De-risking Programme. The work enhances a system using muon imaging technology, developed to address the challenges of nuclear-site decommissioning and waste characterisation. The scope includes project work packages and additional related goods and services identified during delivery. The requirement combines research and development with laboratory, optical and precision equipment. Work is for application in the United Kingdom; no more specific delivery location is stated.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. It was awarded directly to Lynkeos Technology Limited, a small and medium-sized supplier, without competition under a below-threshold procedure. The contract was signed on 29 July 2025 and runs from 19 February 2026 to 26 February 2027, with provision for up to seven months’ flexibility if work packages remain incomplete. Its stated value is £187,995.77 excluding VAT, or £240,000 including VAT. Additional work packages were subsequently identified as necessary to meet the programme’s objectives; a proposed change records a further estimated £284,235.77 excluding VAT (£341,082.92 including VAT). There was one lot. No evaluation criteria are recorded.

This requirement shows demand from the National Nuclear Laboratory for specialist work that develops and enhances muon imaging systems for nuclear decommissioning and waste characterisation. A credible competitor would need demonstrable expertise in muon imaging, research and development, and the ability to deliver connected technical work packages and associated goods and services. The programme’s evolving research findings generated further requirements, so suppliers need to understand how to build on prior outputs and adapt work to the customer’s objectives. The buyer selected an established specialist with relevant knowledge, project understanding and access to existing research outputs; comparable evidence of technical capability, continuity and efficient delivery would therefore be important when competing for similar work with this buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Muon Technical De-risking Programme

Notice Description

Under a Muon de-risking programme there is further scope of work for system enhancement using muon imaging technology. This was designed, developed, and commercialize using muon imaging techniques to meet the challenges and requirements of nuclear site decommissioning and waste characterization.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06127a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090891-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£187,995 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6AE
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Lynkeos Technology Ltd

Further Information

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