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title: "Development of the UK Nuclear Forensic Library"
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# Development of the UK Nuclear Forensic Library

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6b2ebe2-c216-4456-a799-5cff825982bb

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Development of the UK Nuclear Forensic Library, led by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy. This contract, classified under the library equipment category and valued at £200,000, is located in London, England. The procurement method used was a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the contract awarded on 30th September 2021. The contract period runs from 4th October 2021 to 31st March 2022, with the tender process being complete.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in library equipment and services, particularly those with expertise related to national security and information safeguarding. Companies engaged in the provision of technical and operational support for regulatory and compliance frameworks would be well-suited to compete in this space, given the nature of the requirements outlined in the tender.

## Notice

Requirements include safeguarding of knowledge and information which would support response to certain events, and working towards being a key part of a xHMG operational capability based on response to realisition of specific National Security risks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1faa5cdb-1240-4d63-8fcd-60b69df6e88e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39155100 - Library equipment

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2021 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1faa5cdb-1240-4d63-8fcd-60b69df6e88e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1faa5cdb-1240-4d63-8fcd-60b69df6e88e
  22nd October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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