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title: "Chemical Compatibility Testing"
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# Chemical Compatibility Testing

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c045d09b-5f14-4e5a-8aca-13cd19287a25

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) has issued a tender titled "Chemical Compatibility Testing," focusing on the chemical industry. The tender seeks services to perform permeation performance testing on polymeric materials, examining their chemical compatibility. This process is crucial for ensuring the materials' durability and integrity when exposed to specific chemicals. The tender is currently in the active stage, and businesses can submit their proposals by 22 October 2024. The project is estimated to start on 1 December 2024 and conclude by 1 December 2025. The contract value ranges from £50,000 to £150,000, and it covers various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other regions globally. The procurement method being used is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises specialising in chemical testing, material sciences, and safety equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, making it an ideal chance for innovative and agile companies to gain a foothold or expand their presence in the public sector. This contract requires technical expertise in chemical and safety testing, so businesses with robust laboratory services and consultancy capabilities would be well-suited to compete.

## Notice

NNL have a requirement to understand the chemical compatibility of two different polymeric materials. Specifically, there is a requirement to investigate the permeation performance of the material(s) when in contact with any chemical which it may be exposed to during use. The test required is known as "breakthrough testing" or permeation testing and will provide information of the performance of the material when exposed to the chemicals for prolonged periods of time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e62068-9a33-4101-b262-cda34f74631e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 24000000 - Chemical products
- 35113000 - Safety equipment
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 98100000 - Membership organisation services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 13:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e62068-9a33-4101-b262-cda34f74631e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e62068-9a33-4101-b262-cda34f74631e
  1st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86280&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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