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VP Chemical Testing Phase III

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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21 Jul 2026 at 11:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited procured continued development and chemical testing of vapor-phase technology for decontaminating materials. The work supports an ongoing research programme for Sellafield and falls within research and experimental development services (CPV 73100000). The requirement concerns technical development and testing of decontamination technology rather than routine cleaning or general laboratory services. It is relevant to organisations with expertise in vapor-phase treatment, chemical testing, materials decontamination and applied research for nuclear or other controlled environments. The buyer is based in Warrington, and the work is associated with Sellafield. The procurement was structured as a single requirement, covering Phase III of the VP Chemical Testing programme.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a direct, below-threshold procedure without competition. Process Decontamination Systems Limited was selected as supplier. The contract was signed on 22 April 2026 and runs from 30 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Its value is £102,902 excluding VAT and £123,482.40 including VAT. The contract is active. The award covers services for the single requirement, with no separate lot outcomes reported. The route indicates that this purchase was made without a competitive tender, so the outcome reflects a direct appointment rather than comparative bid evaluation. The requirement was assessed within the legal framework for the procurement, under the UK legislation identified for the process.

This procurement shows demand from the National Nuclear Laboratory for specialist, applied research supporting Sellafield decontamination programmes. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need demonstrable capability in vapor-phase technology, chemical testing and the development of methods for treating contaminated materials. Experience of experimental research, test design, analysis and technical reporting would be relevant, particularly where work must support an ongoing programme rather than deliver a one-off commercial product. Suppliers would also benefit from understanding nuclear-sector operating environments, decontamination challenges and the evidence needed to validate new technology. The incumbent is an SME, indicating that specialist smaller businesses can undertake this type of work. Strong technical expertise and the ability to work closely with a national laboratory would be important.

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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
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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 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 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
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
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

Further Information

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