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title: "Supply and/or Design of Centrifugal Contactors and Associated Control System - Request for Information"
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# Supply and/or Design of Centrifugal Contactors and Associated Control System - Request for Information

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea79fc3b-1dbf-4fff-aa81-a823ccd754f8

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (NNL) is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Supply and/or Design of Centrifugal Contactors and Associated Control System - Request for Information." This initiative focuses on the industry category of control panels and centrifuges. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for 21 November 2024. The aim is to gather information on market capabilities to deliver a contract for the supply of centrifugal contactors and associated control systems to support a solvent extraction flowsheet. The multiple potential delivery addresses span globally, including the UK, various British Overseas Territories, European countries, and worldwide locations. Key documentation has been published, and responses are invited to help inform the future tender process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the design and supply of centrifugal contactors and control systems. SMEs are particularly well-suited to respond, although the process is open to larger corporations as well. Participating in this request for information can allow businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially influence the requirements of a future formal procurement process. Companies with expertise in engineering sophisticated control panels and centrifuges for nuclear or similar applications should consider this an excellent growth opportunity, aligning with their mission to expand their client base and market presence within the public sector and specialised industry projects.

## Notice

This exercise is a request for information as part of a pre-tender market consultation, it does not constitute a formal procurement process. The purpose of this exercise is to assess the capabilities within current markets to delivery this contract. National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) may choose to contact suppliers as a result of completing this questionnaire, if you wish for us not to contact you, please make this clear on your questionnaire response. NNL require the supply of centrifugal contactors and the associated control system to support a multi-stage centrifugal contactor rig for a solvent extraction flowsheet. Please read the information provided in the draft specification prior and respond to appended questionnaire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0cd028-a0e0-41ba-991b-d3a6a90ce407 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED |
| Locality | RISLEY |
| 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

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 31211110 - Control panels
- 42930000 - Centrifuges, calendering or vending machines

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 14:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0cd028-a0e0-41ba-991b-d3a6a90ce407

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0cd028-a0e0-41ba-991b-d3a6a90ce407
  13th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4bb3356-41f5-49b6-bac2-ea42a0dbb331
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c97c7ad7-c195-4d86-b0f8-a3ec59c091fc

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