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title: "Metrology, Technical Investigation and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e306"
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# Metrology, Technical Investigation and Associated Services

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e306

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory was awarded a Framework Agreement by Sellafield Ltd for Metrology, Technical Investigation and Associated Services. This procurement falls under the services category in the Research and experimental development services industry. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The award was granted to NPL Management Ltd and the contract was signed on 5th December 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in metrology, technical investigations, and associated services. Businesses with expertise in research and experimental development services, particularly in nuclear metrology and technical inspection, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process was initiated through a tender and awarded to a specific economic operator due to the absence of competition for technical reasons.

## Notice

Award of Framework Agreement to the National Physical Laboratory for Nuclear Metrology and Technical Investigations

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Metrology, Technical Investigations and Associated Services. Additional information: No competition was available as identified through issue of PIN 2023/S 000-020664 published 18/07/23

### Procurement Information

PIN issued for pre market engagement and only one supplier expressed interest. PIN reference 2023/S 000-020664

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035869-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SELLAFIELD LTD |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6GR |
| 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 | TLD1 Cumbria, TLD11 West Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NPL MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2023 at 08:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035869-2023
- 18 Jul 2023 at 13:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020664-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk
- https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd

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