Award

Manufacture, Supply & Installation of Pipework System

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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03 Mar 2026 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited pertains to the manufacture, supply, and installation of a cooling and flammable pipework system at the Preston site, specifically within the A709 building. This contract is categorised under construction work within the industry classification. The procurement method utilised was direct and below threshold, indicating it proceeded without competition, and the contract has already passed the award stage as of 3rd March 2026. Located in Warrington, UK, the entire operation is scheduled from 27th February 2026 to 26th August 2026, with an optional six-month extension. The procurement falls under the category of works and involves substantial financial dealings amounting to £203,671 with an additional gross value of £244,405.

This tender creates ample opportunities for entities specialising in construction work, particularly those skilled in the manufacture and installation of industrial pipework systems. The award has been granted to Shepley Engineers Limited, indicative of the suitability for larger scaled enterprises adept at handling complex engineering projects. Companies with expertise in engineering solutions and capabilities in off-site manufacturing, delivery, onsite installation, testing, and commissioning would find such opportunities highly conducive for growth. The tender, given its procedural nature and timelines, is best suited for businesses with robust operational infrastructures capable of executing specialised industrial tasks efficiently within specified deadlines.

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Notice Title

Manufacture, Supply & Installation of Pipework System

Notice Description

This contract is for the manufacture, supply and installation of a cooling and flammable pipework system on the Preston site within the A709 building. Design for manufacture, physical supply, off-site manufacture, delivery, onsite installation and test and commission.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018865-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£203,671 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 26 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHEPLEY ENGINEERS

Further Information

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