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Ru volatilisation PDRA

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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26 Mar 2026 at 09:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Ru volatilisation PDRA" was conducted by the UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED, a public body focused on the nuclear industry. The tender falls under the services category for research services and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically linked to the region UKD61. The process reached the award stage with a contract signed on 3rd March 2026, and its status is marked as complete. The procurement method utilised was limited, through a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, specifically via the UKNNL's NNLC321 University Supply Chain Framework. The award, valued at £152,538.40, was made to the University of Lancaster.

This tender presents significant opportunities for entities engaged in research services, particularly those familiar with chemistry and nuclear research. Businesses that can provide expertise in volatilisation chemistry, similar to the University of Lancaster, would be well-positioned to engage with future tenders of this nature. Such projects can enhance a company’s profile within the scientific community, opening doors to additional projects and collaborations with public sector institutions focused on innovative environmental and scientific solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ru volatilisation PDRA

Notice Description

Procurement of a PDRA contract at Lancaster University entitled Ru Volatilisation

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of a PDRA contract at Lancaster University entitled Ru Volatilisation This scope follows on from a recent PhD project looking at the volatilisation behaviour of Ru from RuO2. The Waste Vitrification Plant at Sellafield has identified a benefit to better understand the chemistry of Ru, specifically in the areas relating to how it volatilises.

Procurement Information

Direct Award via UKNNL's NNLC321 University Supply Chain Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06749e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027704-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£152,538 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER

Further Information

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