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Fabrication and Machining Framework

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

12 Mar 2026 at 16:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

12 Mar 2026 at 16:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Mar 2026 at 13:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is actively planning a procurement process titled "Fabrication and Machining Framework" in the works category. The process is in its planning stage, with key market engagement scheduled for the 30th of March 2026, to take place at Roundthorn Country House, Penrith. This initiative aims to establish a multi-lot framework to serve nuclear and non-nuclear demands, offering services across regions including UKC through UKK. The procurement seeks suitably qualified suppliers to deliver diverse services, such as precision machining and specialist fabrication, crucial for both component manufacturing and repair activities.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fabrication and machining, particularly those offering nuclear reactors and parts, HVAC packages, and metalworking services. The framework is structured to accommodate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well, fostering competitive participation. The framework agreement technique, with a gross value of up to £12 million, promises long-term engagement, extending potentially to 2035. Businesses with capabilities in quality inspection and documentation services are well-positioned to leverage the framework to expand their operational footprint and engage with the public sector's evolving needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fabrication and Machining Framework

Notice Description

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory is undertaking pre-market engagement to inform the development of a Fabrication and Machining framework, structured as a multi-lot arrangement to support both nuclear and non-nuclear requirements. The framework is intended to provide access to suitably qualified suppliers, capable of delivering a range of fabrication and machining services, which may include (but are not limited to): - precision machining; - coded welding; - specialist fabrication; - component manufacture; - repair and modification activities; - associated quality, inspection and documentation services.

Planning Information

UKNNL will be hosting a market engagement event on 30th March at Roundthorn Country House, Penrith, CA11 8SJ. The event will start at 09:30 and end at 13:00. To book your place, please click on the following link: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/national-nuclear-laboratory/t-jxxvppj

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066858
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022543-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

42150000 - Nuclear reactors and parts

42512300 - HVAC packages

45255400 - Fabrication work

45262670 - Metalworking

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
12 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Aug 2026 - 20 Aug 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

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