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VP Chemical Testing Phase III

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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21 Jul 2026 at 10:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited, located in Warrington, acting as the buying organisation. The project is titled "VP Chemical Testing Phase III" and falls under the services category, specifically related to research and experimental development. The procurement method used was direct and conducted below threshold without competition, and the process has reached the stage of contract award. The contract commenced on 30th April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027. This initiative is part of an ongoing research programme for Sellafield, focusing on the development of vapour phase technology for decontaminating materials.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in research and technology development services, particularly those with expertise in decontamination processes, to align themselves with significant projects at the forefront of nuclear research and safety. Although the contract was awarded directly, indicating potential exclusivity or specialised requirements, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in this field, similar to the awarded supplier, Process Decontamination Systems Limited, may find future opportunities with the National Nuclear Laboratory by demonstrating niche capabilities and innovative solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VP Chemical Testing Phase III

Notice Description

This procurement is for the continued development of vapor phase technology for use in decontaminating materials as part of ongoing research programme for Sellafield.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cfbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068651-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,902 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROCESS DECONTAMINATION SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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