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title: "Framework for the Provision of Analytical Services to Support the Analysis and Characterisation of Samples"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
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# Framework for the Provision of Analytical Services to Support the Analysis and Characterisation of Samples

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ed06

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## Summary

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (UKNNL) has completed a procurement process titled "Framework for the Provision of Analytical Services to Support the Analysis and Characterisation of Samples." This process involved establishing a framework agreement split into two lots for the chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials and specifically supporting UKNNL Vitrification. Taking place in Warrington, UK, the project falls under the public authority central government sector and is part of the analytical services industry. The procurement has reached the award stage, with contracts signed on 1st September 2025 for performance starting immediately and expected to run until 31st August 2027, with options for extension until 2029. Key contracting parties include SGS United Kingdom Limited and James Hutton Limited, with the procurement method being a competitive flexible procedure executed without reopening competition among ranked suppliers.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. Large companies like SGS and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) like James Hutton Limited have been selected, illustrating the range of business scales accommodated by the framework. The competitive procedure and framework agreement method indicate multiple opportunities for direct awards, enhancing growth potential for suppliers capable of meeting high technical and operational standards. Businesses familiar with chemical and physical analysis and characterisation work, especially those experienced in handling non-radioactive materials, could benefit significantly from aligning with such procurement opportunities to expand their service offerings and client base within the governmental and industrial sectors.

## Notice

Establishment of framework for the provision of analytical services to support the analysis and characterisation of samples. The scope of this Framework has been separated into two lots: Lot 1: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials. Lot 2: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials

Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials. The analytical services required will include chemical and/or physical analysis and characterisation of sample materials in liquid, mixed phase or solid form.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Lot 2: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification Test Rig

Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification Test Rig The analytical services required will include chemical and/or physical analysis and characterisation of sample materials in liquid, mixed phase or solid form.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Lot 3: Provision of physical analysis of non-radioactive glass

Provision of physical analysis of non-radioactive glass. The analytical services required will include chemical and/or physical analysis and characterisation of sample materials in liquid, mixed phase or solid form.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056848-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | UNITED KINGDOM 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | JAMES HUTTON; SGS UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 09:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056848-2025
- 12 Aug 2025 at 08:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047851-2025
- 13 Mar 2025 at 17:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009325-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056848-2025
  16th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047851-2025
  12th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009325-2025
  13th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uknnl.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=91797&B=
- https://www.hutton.ac.uk/scientific-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nnl.co.uk/
- https://www.sgs.com/en-gb

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