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Supply of Compressive Strength Machine

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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20 May 2026 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited has concluded a procurement process for the "Supply of Compressive Strength Machine", a contract valued at £34,986.25. The procurement involves a single hydraulic frame with a control terminal or PC, and includes delivery, installation, and a service contract. This contract, categorised under "Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring", was awarded on 30th March 2026, with an active contract period extending to 22nd June 2031. Located in Warrington, UK, this procurement employed a limited competition method, tailored for goods under the given threshold, with the award status currently active as of 20th May 2026.

The procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in testing and measuring equipment, particularly those capable of providing innovative and reliable compressive strength machines. The successful supplier, Controls Testing Equipment Limited, exemplifies the suitability of small to medium-sized enterprises to compete in such tenders. This contract offers a stable revenue stream over a five-year period and leverages a partnership with a reputable public authority, providing significant exposure and potential for further business opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Compressive Strength Machine

Notice Description

This procurement is for a single hydraulic frame, with an associated control terminal or PC to support UKNNL's compressive strength testing capability, including delivery, installation and service contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069cc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046129-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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)


CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,986 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 22 Jun 2031 Over 5 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

CONTROLS TESTING EQUIPMENT

Further Information

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