Planning

Provision of Specialist Nuclear Technical Services

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Planning

02 Mar 2026 at 15:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of specialist nuclear technical services. This tender, titled "Provision of Specialist Nuclear Technical Services," aims to establish an Open Framework to support various nuclear operations, including health physics, human factors, environmental assessments, and more. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure, set to begin on 22 June 2026 and end on 21 June 2034. The tender falls under several industry categories, notably engineering-related scientific and technical services, research consultancy, environmental quality control, and nuclear safety services, within the United Kingdom. The planned value for this contract is £12,000,000 gross, with £10,000,000 net, indicating a significant opportunity for relevant industries.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the nuclear services sector, particularly those offering expertise in health physics, human factors, or environmental quality control. Large corporations and SMEs alike can benefit from this framework agreement, given its broad scope spanning nine technical areas related to nuclear operations. Enterprises with capabilities in nuclear safety services or engineering-related scientific services would be particularly well-suited to participate. This procurement may facilitate business growth through long-term engagement with a key public authority, creating pathways for innovation and expansion within the industry over the next decade.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Specialist Nuclear Technical Services

Notice Description

Creation of an Open Framework for the provision of specialist nuclear technical services. The contract will cover the provision of specialist technical nuclear services in support of nuclear operations. The requirements will span 9 key technical areas: * Health Physics, * Human Factors, * Radiological, Chemtoxic, Criticality, Safety and Shielding * Nuclear Safety Case Management/ Advice * Fire Safety Assessment * Environmental * Commissioning & Pre-Ops * Security * Quality & Assurance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066005
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018596-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

90714500 - Environmental quality control services

98113100 - Nuclear safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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