Notice Information
Notice Title
Procurement of Endoscope Cameras for UKNNL plant inspections
Notice Description
UKNNL is exploring the potential requirement for up to three endoscope systems which may include one ATEX-rated device and 2 standard (non-Atex-rated) devices. These would be required for deployment by UKNNL between April 2026 - March 2027. A Draft scope shall be provided to those suppliers who may be interested in this opportunity.
Planning Information
Engagement is for market research purposes only and is not a call for competition or commitment to award. Any interested suppliers are invited to contact stacey.o'driscoll@uknnl.com at which point a Request for Information (RFI) shall be issued for completion alongside a draft scope. RFI's shall need to be completed and returned no later than 30th April 2026.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06814e
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033430-2026
- 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
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
-
- CPV Codes
38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
38600000 - Optical instruments
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 30 Apr 20266 days to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 May 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 1-6 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 LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033430-2026
13th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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