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title: "Automated Warm Pellet Press"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e125"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY"
published: "2023-07-12"
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# Automated Warm Pellet Press

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e125

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory is planning a procurement process for an Automated Warm Pellet Press, classified under industrial machinery. This tender opportunity aims to expand the fuel fabrication capabilities at their Preston Laboratory, requiring bespoke design and manufacture. The exercise includes a pre-tender market consultation and a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform potential suppliers about the upcoming tender opportunity. The value of the contract is £700,000, with the future notice date set for September 25, 2023.

This tender from the National Nuclear Laboratory provides an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of industrial machinery and related services, such as installation, engineering design, research, and advisory services. Companies specialising in nuclear fuels and radioactive waste packaging may also find this opportunity suitable for their expertise. Interested businesses can access further details and the draft specification on the E-tendering portal to inform their participation in the future procurement process.

## Notice

National Nuclear Laboratory is seeking supplier(s) to supply an Automated Warm Pellet Press which may include bespoke design and manufacture. This notice is to collect information to inform future routes to market for this good. This exercise is a request for information as part of a pre-tender market consultation and Prior Information Notice (PIN), to inform the market that an opportunity to tender for this contract will be released in due course. Available on the E-tendering portal is the questionnaire and draft specification to all you to inform our future procurement process. NNL reserves the right to withdraw the PIN and procurement process at any time.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) are looking to expand their fuel fabrication capabilities at their Preston Laboratory through the procurement of an automated multi-die pellet press with heating applied to the dies. To support this expansion an Automated Warm Pellet Press is required. See draft specification available on the e-tendering portal for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019956-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Sep 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 09340000 - Nuclear fuels
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 90521500 - Packaging of radioactive waste

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2023 at 12:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019956-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=70535&B=NNL
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/124934
- https://www.nnl.co.uk/

## Provenance

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