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Testing for Brick Scabbling equipment

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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02 Apr 2026 at 08:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited involved awarding a contract titled "Testing for Brick Scabbling equipment" within the services sector. The project focuses on testing existing concrete scabbling equipment on a representative section of brick wall to evaluate its effectiveness without modifications. The process, classified under technical inspection and testing services, was directed using a non-competitive, below-threshold method, and is now complete. Located in Warrington, UK, the contracting authority operates as a public authority under sub-central government regulations. The award was made to Barrnon Ltd, a supplier based in Appleby-In-Westmorland, UK. The contract period spanned from 1 March 2026 to 31 March 2026, with a gross contract value of £55,236.17, signed on 27 February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical equipment testing and evaluation services within the engineering sector. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in equipment testing will find this project strategically beneficial, as it is directly aligned with technical inspection and testing services in construction and engineering environments. The procurement method, designed without competition due to its below-threshold classification, provides an opportunity for niche service providers to demonstrate their capabilities. Businesses with a focus on innovative solutions in the nuclear industry may find further opportunities to liaise with government entities such as the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory for future projects.

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Notice Title

Testing for Brick Scabbling equipment

Notice Description

This procurement is for testing on existing concrete scabbling equipment which is being developed for on a representative section of brick wall to evaluate how well it removes brick with no modifications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030666-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,030 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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

BARRNON

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