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title: "Exploration of the properties of uranium nitride pellets produced by new sintering techniques"
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# Exploration of the properties of uranium nitride pellets produced by new sintering techniques

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ed8275b-3492-4ddc-87f7-6956806dc8a0

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by the NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED focuses on the exploration of the properties of uranium nitride pellets produced by new sintering techniques, under the title "Exploration of the properties of uranium nitride pellets produced by new sintering techniques." This project falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code: 73000000) and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process, recently completed, followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the University Supply Chain Framework Lot 6. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 19 August 2024, the contract award published on 19 September 2024, and the contract period starting on 1 September 2024 and ending on 31 March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs that specialise in high-tech research and development services related to nuclear materials. Companies with expertise in sintering techniques and the ability to innovate within the nuclear industry would find this contract highly advantageous. The involvement of a large academic institution like Lancaster University as the awarded supplier underscores the contract's prestige and potential for fostering long-term partnerships and advancements in the nuclear research domain.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded under NNLC321 - University Supply Chain Framework Lot 6. The research will be focusing on the exploration of properties of uranium nitride pellets produced by new sintering techniques.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ebc1bfb-a29b-4b4f-b607-e562d25612eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £226,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £226,999 |
| 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 | NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ebc1bfb-a29b-4b4f-b607-e562d25612eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ebc1bfb-a29b-4b4f-b607-e562d25612eb
  19th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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