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Supply of Powder Flow Rheometer

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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08 Apr 2026 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited involved the award of a contract for the "Supply of Powder Flow Rheometer," with the procurement method being direct and classified as below threshold without competition. This contract falls under the industry category of instruments for measuring flow, level, and pressure of liquids and gases with a delivery location in the UKD region, United Kingdom. The contract includes a three-year service contract and is valued at £94,242.60 gross. The procurement stage is currently at the award and contract phase, with the contract being signed on 31st March 2026 and set to start on 17th April 2026, running until 16th April 2029.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing scientific and measurement instruments, particularly SMEs, given the awarded contract to Micromeritics Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise. Companies that can offer high-quality equipment and robust after-sales services will find this tender particularly rewarding. This type of procurement process, which bypasses competition due to being below a certain financial threshold, can favour smaller, agile companies that have a specialised offering and can deliver precision instruments, serving the needs of public authorities. Engaging in such contracts can provide significant growth opportunities and strengthen their foothold in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Supply of Powder Flow Rheometer

Notice Description

This contract will be for the supply of a powder flow rheometer. Included in the purchase of the item will be a 3 year service contract covering the piece of equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031994-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,535 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 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

MICROMERITICS

Further Information

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