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NNLC746 - Nuclear Advanced Computing & Innovation Partnership (NACIP)

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

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PlanningUpdate

02 Jul 2026 at 12:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Jul 2026 at 10:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL), a sub-central government authority based in Warrington, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Nuclear Advanced Computing & Innovation Partnership (NACIP). The initiative aims to bolster the laboratory's access to High Performance Computing (HPC) capabilities, supporting research and development services in areas such as advanced modelling, simulation, artificial intelligence, and data-intensive activities. Located in the United Kingdom, this service procurement, valued at £500,000 to £600,000, requires suppliers to submit their capabilities by 13 July 2026, with further notices expected by 22 July 2026.

UKNNL is seeking businesses with expertise in HPC systems, IT services, and systems support that can enhance the laboratory's computational resources and technical support. This opportunity is well-suited for SMEs with innovative solutions in advanced computing technologies. Participation could lead to significant business growth and collaboration opportunities, as it involves a multi-year contract commencing on 1 October 2026, with renewal options extending potentially until 2030. This initiative presents a strategic opportunity for companies to engage with a critical sector in the UK through scalable and high-impact IT solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NNLC746 - Nuclear Advanced Computing & Innovation Partnership (NACIP)

Notice Description

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) is seeking to enhance its access to High Performance Computing (HPC) capability to support the growing computational demands of its scientific, engineering and research programmes. The project aims to establish access to scalable HPC resources, associated technical support and specialist expertise to enable advanced modelling, simulation, artificial intelligence, machine learning and data-intensive research activities. The capability will support delivery of projects for UKNNL customers whilst also strengthening UKNNL's internal capability in advanced computing technologies. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=50073f63-ff75-f111-813c-005056b64545

Planning Information

Interested suppliers are invited to review the project overview and complete the questionnaire within the e-tendering portal here https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=50073f63-ff75-f111-813c-005056b64545 UKNNL will review responses to better understand market capability, capacity, potential delivery models and available procurement routes. Information gathered through this engagement will be used to inform the future procurement strategy and development of any subsequent requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c227
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062236-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

72253200 - Systems support services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
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
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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