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title: "Cave 5 Mock up Facility"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY"
published: "2025-06-23"
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# Cave 5 Mock up Facility

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94c28da9-51fd-47fa-a703-85847e2ca00f

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Cave 5 Mock up Facility" was conducted by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory, located in Warrington, England. This contract falls within the construction industry, classified under construction works (CPV 45000000), with the project situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure, culminating in the award stage, with Bendalls Engineering Limited as the supplier. The tender period concluded on 25th April 2025, followed by a short contract period from 26th to 27th April 2025, and the contract award on 23rd June 2025. The award, valued at £575,000, covers a contract period commencing on 3rd July 2025 and extending until 1st June 2026.

This tender offers remarkable opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in construction work and engineering projects. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in nuclear facility constructions could benefit significantly from competing in such processes. Although the suitability criteria do not encompass small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), companies with robust capabilities in handling substantial contracts in the nuclear sector may find this opportunity highly rewarding. Engaging with the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory could also open doors to future collaborations and contracts in the sector.

## Notice

Cave 5 Mock up Facility

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c84a7691-90e5-458d-8811-4db6d6226b0f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £575,000 |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BENDALLS ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2025 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c84a7691-90e5-458d-8811-4db6d6226b0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c84a7691-90e5-458d-8811-4db6d6226b0f
  23rd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90979&B=NNL
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/124934
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nnl.co.uk/

## Provenance

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