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Human Factors Consultancy Support

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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16 Feb 2026 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (UKNNL), titled "Human Factors Consultancy Support," falls under the industry category of services, specifically technical testing, analysis, and consultancy, as well as project management consultancy services. The contracting process is located in Warrington, United Kingdom, within the region UKD61. This process pertains to the award stage and involves the direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 5th February 2026 with an active period from 6th February to 6th August 2026, valued at £172,291. Stantec UK Limited has been awarded the contract to provide Human Factors support to various UKNNL projects.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in human factors and project management. The contract supports expanding capabilities in technical testing and analysis, making it a lucrative prospect for firms able to offer these services. Companies with well-established reputations in consultancy or those aiming to deepen penetration into public sector partnerships may find competing for similar contracts advantageous. Furthermore, businesses in proximity to Warrington or those with the infrastructure to deliver services within the UK will gain further logistical advantages in fulfilling contract requirements efficiently.

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Notice Title

Human Factors Consultancy Support

Notice Description

The provision of Human Factors (HF) contractor supplied resources are required to provide Human Factors support to a range of UKNNL projects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013871-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£172,291 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 6 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STANTEC

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