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Supply of NOx Gas Analyser

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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27 Mar 2026 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited, involves the supply of a NOx Gas Analyser for a VTR, coupled with a 3-year service contract for the equipment. Concluded on 27th March 2026, the contract has transitioned to the award stage with the supplier, ABB Limited, based in Warrington. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically within measuring instruments, and the process was conducted using a direct procurement method 'below threshold - without competition'. The contract was signed on 9th March 2026, with active status starting from 31st March 2026, expected to run until 31st March 2029, with a potential one-year extension option. The location for delivery is set within the UKD1 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses experienced in manufacturing and servicing measuring instruments or similar goods, particularly those able to offer NOx Gas Analyser equipment. Large-scale enterprises like ABB Limited demonstrate the suitability of companies capable of providing reliable and sophisticated technological solutions for specialised industries. Even though this process was undertaken without competition, maintaining awareness of future procurement opportunities with similar sub-central government entities can be advantageous for suitable businesses seeking to expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of NOx Gas Analyser

Notice Description

This contract will be for the supply of a NoX Gas Analyser for the VTR. The new analyser is required to replace the current/obsolete model which has started to fail. The contract will also include a 3-year service contract for the equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067634
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028390-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,655 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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

ABB

Further Information

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