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title: "Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle"
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buyer: "NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
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# Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4f3ca44-9092-4292-ad25-27a667627030

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is planning a tender for the "Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle" project. The tender involves the design and manufacture of an underwater ROV, including electrical and mechanical components, assembly, and CE marking. The deadline for engagement is set for December 7th, 2022. The procurement is in the planning stage and is aimed at suppliers of remote-control and subsea equipment in Workington, England.

This tender by the National Nuclear Laboratory Limited presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in electrical and mechanical manufacturing, assembly, and CE marking. Businesses in the subsea equipment industry are well-suited to compete in this pre-tender market consultation. Interested suppliers are required to complete a Confidentiality Agreement as part of the Request for Information (RFI) process. For more information, contact Sarah Brown at sarah.brown@uknnl.com or visit the NNL website.

## Notice

National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) are undertaking the design of an underwater ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) and are seeking suppliers for the following: * Electrical design of an underwater ROV * Electrical manufacture of an underwater ROV * Mechanical manufacture of underwater ROV * Assembly of underwater ROV * CE Marking of underwater ROV This exercise is a Request for Information (RFI) 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 deliver this project. We request that all Suppliers who respond to this Notice complete and sign a Confidentiality Agreement. Please refer to the attachments: * RFI Questionnaire * Confidentiality Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/603a6552-d29f-41d4-8c70-fde20c1e6338 |
| 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 | 23 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Dec 2022 |
| 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 | WORKINGTON |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA14 3YQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 38820000 - Remote-control equipment
- 43135000 - Subsea equipment

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2022 at 08:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/603a6552-d29f-41d4-8c70-fde20c1e6338

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/603a6552-d29f-41d4-8c70-fde20c1e6338
  23rd November 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec64ee61-f788-48a7-82c2-575fdfb43faa
  Request for Information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84d99e81-d07f-4075-9b37-b806a9969709
  Confidentiality Agreement

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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