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03 Aug 2026 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (UKNNL) for the launch of its strategic plan publication. The services fall under the category of public relations, specifically targeting the UKD61 region in the United Kingdom. This process utilised a limited procurement method below the threshold, indicating a restricted competition approach. The tender has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on the 28th of July 2026, and the services expected to be delivered by the 18th of September 2026. The contract has an active status, with a gross value of £37,134.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations services. With the support of a large company like DRP (UK) Limited, which has been selected as a supplier, other compatible businesses can seek similar contracts in the region, thus enhancing their portfolio and experience in handling strategic communication tasks for government-linked organisations. Companies experienced in light-touch regime tenders should consider leveraging their expertise to compete for similar projects within the sub-central government category.

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Notice Title

UKNNL Strategic Plan

Notice Description

The supplier will support UKNNL with the launch of UKNNL's strategic plan publication. Delivered by 18th September 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073356-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,945 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 1-6 months
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
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

DRP (UK

Further Information

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