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title: "Metrology and Technical Investications"
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# Metrology and Technical Investications

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a1fc8ac-d6af-43d1-bda0-35acbfd2878d

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "Metrology and Technical Investigations", awarded by the CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance, based in Seascale, England. This framework agreement is intended for the National Physical Laboratory, covering research and experimental development services in the nuclear sector. The contract, with a total value of £2.5 million, commenced on 21 February 2020 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2023. The procurement method was a direct award, with the tender period ending on 29 November 2019, marking the transition into the award stage on 11 March 2020.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in metrology and technical investigative services, particularly those with expertise in nuclear applications. Suppliers that can demonstrate their capabilities in research and experimental development, especially in the context of large-scale projects and collaborations within the nuclear sector, would be well-suited to compete. Given the established nature of the contract and the substantial funding involved, businesses that align with these requirements could potentially benefit from future opportunities arising from ongoing or related projects under the National Physical Laboratory framework.

## Notice

Framework Agreement to the National Physical Laboratory for Metrology and Technical Investigations in nuclear

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d985b0-672b-4b35-a34c-063d913f740c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| Locality | SEASCALE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA20 1PG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2020 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d985b0-672b-4b35-a34c-063d913f740c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d985b0-672b-4b35-a34c-063d913f740c
  13th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=12483&B=SELLAFIELD
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

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