Planning

Autotitrator

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

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Planning

09 Apr 2026 at 10:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for an Autotitrator, aiming to enhance analytical capabilities in the field of automated titration. This process is currently at the market engagement stage, inviting inputs from the supply market to assess feasibility and interest. The early engagement request for information (RFI) is due by 22 April 2025, while the future notice date is set for 1 May 2026. This procurement is classified under 'Detection and analysis apparatus' and targets the United Kingdom region, with the planned commencement of the contract period on 1 July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of analytical equipment, particularly those offering Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) or Modified Off The Shelf (MOTS) solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are considered suitable to participate. The focus on automated titration equipment, to be housed in a new facility, offers potential for suppliers to establish a foothold within the nuclear laboratory sector, contributing to the lab's innovative developments. Businesses specialising in engineered containment equipment or glovebox technology will find this procurement particularly relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autotitrator

Notice Description

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Lab (UKNNL) requires the provision of an Autotitrator. To ensure a comprehensive view on the current situation, we are issuing the attached Early Engagement RFI to receive input from the supply market. Early Engagement RFI Submission Deadline = 22/04/2025 (complete and return Early Engagement RFI Autotitrator. This exercise is a request for information, it does not constitute a formal procurement process. The purpose of this exercise is to assess the interest and capabilities within current markets to deliver this service. UKNNL may choose to contact suppliers based on the information provided in this questionnaire. If you prefer not to be contacted, please clearly indicate this preference in your questionnaire response. UKNNL assure you that any information provided during this exercise will not adversely affect the evaluation of any offers you may submit in response to any future Invitations to Tender. Background: UKNNL are looking to expand their analytical capabilities in the area of automated titration. This new capability will be housed in a new facility which is currently in the design phase. Scope: The requirements for the system have been provisionally assessed and this RFI has been produced to assess the feasibility of the market being able to provide equipment as either a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) or Modified Off The Shelf (MOTS) solution which can be operated/maintained/replaced within the confines of the proposed facility. The proposed facility is a suite of alpha-active total engineered containment boxes (gloveboxes). The equipment will be placed in one of these. It will have an inert atmosphere and operate at ambient temperature (15-23 degC). Once commissioned the only routine access to the equipment will be through a circular 12" port. Interaction with the equipment will be through fixed position ambidextrous gloves (see Figure 1 for an indicative image of the facility).

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104450&TID=100109617&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ea7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032236-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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
UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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