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In-Situ Nano-Mechanical Stage Device

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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23 Apr 2026 at 00:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited has recently completed a tender process for the procurement of an in-situ nano-mechanical stage device to be installed onto a PFIB-SEM system at one of its laboratories in Warrington, United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, complemented by installation services. The process, classified as below threshold limited competition, concluded with a contract award to Alemnis AG, a supplier based in Switzerland. The contract commenced on 7 April 2026 and is set to end on 31 July 2026, with a potential extension to 30 September 2026 should any delivery delays require rescheduling of installation and training. The total contract value amounts to GBP 120,000 gross, and it was officially signed on 31 March 2026.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in precision laboratory equipment and associated installation services. Companies that have expertise in developing and supplying innovative mechanical testing instruments would find this contract particularly aligned with their offerings, allowing them to expand their reach within a specialised nuclear laboratory setting. SMEs involved in high-tech manufacturing and service provision, especially those with capabilities in automated testing technologies, stand to benefit considerably from participating in such tenders, which could bolster growth and expertise in competitive and niche scientific markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

In-Situ Nano-Mechanical Stage Device

Notice Description

The purchase of an in-situ nano-mechanical stage to be installed onto a PFIB-SEM system housed at one of UKNNL's Laboratories. This entry level stage would allow for in-situ, automatic testing of various mechanical properties, complimentary to the imaging and analysis techniques associated with the PFIB-SEM.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068914
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036852-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

ALEMNIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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