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title: "Design Services Framework"
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# Design Services Framework

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b569

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory is seeking Design Services through a framework consisting of four Lots for both Nuclear and Non-Nuclear domains. The services aim to provide solutions for building new or enhancing existing infrastructure for facility improvements and experimental rig support. The tender, with tender ID NNLC359F, is currently in the active stage and has a submission deadline of 24th April 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for firms specialised in engineering design services, construction work, building facilities, and architectural design services. Companies adept at nuclear and non-nuclear design and delivery can compete for this contract, which is part of an open procedure with a focus on framework agreements. Businesses interested in providing design solutions for experimental rigs and plant infrastructure should consider engaging with the National Nuclear Laboratory through this tender.

## Notice

NNL continues to have a requirement for Design Services which it wishes to procure through use of a framework. The framework will consist of four Lots; Lot 1 - Nuclear Design Lot 2 - Nuclear Design and Delivery Lot 3 - Non-Nuclear Design Lot 4 - Non-Nuclear Design and Delivery The aim of these services is to design only or design, manufacture, Works Test and deliver solutions that can be used to build new or modify existing experimental rigs, plant and/or infrastructure in NNL facilities to provide facility improvements, extend plant life and support experimental rigs and processes. The support procured through these Lots may be for a specific Scoped Service or to enhance resources required for self-performed activities. Design may include concept design, preliminary (or scheme) design and detailed design, including design for manufacture.

### Lot Information

Design Services Framework

NNL currently has in place a framework (NNLC085F) for Design Services which is coming to completion in June 2023. NNL continues to have a requirement for Design Services which it wishes to procure through use of a framework. The framework will consist of four Lots; Lot 1 - Nuclear Design Lot 2 - Nuclear Design and Delivery Lot 3 - Non-Nuclear Design Lot 4 - Non-Nuclear Design and Delivery The aim of these services is to design only or design, manufacture, Works Test and deliver solutions that can be used to build new or modify existing experimental rigs, plant and/or infrastructure in NNL facilities to provide facility improvements, extend plant life and support experimental rigs and processes. The support procured through these Lots may be for a specific Scoped Service or to enhance resources required for self-performed activities. Design may include concept design, preliminary (or scheme) design and detailed design, including design for manufacture. Design reviews will be held as appropriate, and HAZOPs may be conducted. The contractor would be expected to support these activities. The design activities require appropriate design quality plans and validation, and verification plans to be produced.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008462-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work
- 45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport
- 45213200 - Construction work for warehouses and industrial buildings
- 45214600 - Construction work for research buildings
- 45214610 - Laboratory building construction work
- 45214620 - Research and testing facilities construction work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45222300 - Engineering work for security installations
- 45251110 - Nuclear-power station construction work
- 45262600 - Miscellaneous special-trade construction work
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71323200 - Plant engineering design services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2023 at 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008462-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=66641&B=NNL
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/124934
- https://www.nnl.co.uk
- https://www.nnl.co.uk/

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