--- title: "Supply of Wireless Instrumentation and Control System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fa1f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fa1f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fa1f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fa1f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED" published: "2025-10-28" --- # Supply of Wireless Instrumentation and Control System Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fa1f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fa1f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fa1f.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited recently completed an open procurement process for the supply of state-of-the-art Wireless Instrumentation and Control Systems for the Helium Test Loop, valued at £55,718.41. The procurement process involved a contract awarded to 3-SCI LTD with the objective to enhance technical capabilities, including the installation of sensors, valve actuators, and a wireless mesh network. The buying organisation, based in Warrington, executed this procurement method under a below-threshold open competition, with the contract having been active from 8th September 2025 and concluding by 16th January 2026. Initially planned with engagement activities in March 2025, submission deadlines were adjusted with the final submission date on 20th May 2025, pointing to a well-managed tender process under the oversight of the UK's sub-central government. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in developing and providing wireless communication and control systems. Companies specialising in instrumentation, control equipment, and network solutions could find valuable growth potential due to the demand for retrofitting existing infrastructure with wireless capabilities. The completion of this procurement binds 3-SCI LTD, an SME, as a key supplier, demonstrating the potential for similar businesses to engage in open competitions, improve technological offerings, and expand their footprint within public utility sectors. Such tenders often incorporate diverse evaluation criteria, placing technical expertise, competitive pricing, and social value as essential factors, thereby catering to businesses with robust technological solutions and effective cost management strategies. ## Notice The requirement of this Procurement is for the supply of a state-of-the-art Wireless Instrumentation and control system for the Helium Test Loop. This contract will include supplying sensors and actuators, technical solutions for retrofitting existing instrumentation, supply of components to create a wireless mesh network and delivery of the Goods. ### Planning Information UKNNL have a Request for Information questionnaire to be completed and returned by interested suppliers, please email Emma.Kirkpatrick@uknnl.com to obtain a copy of the questionnaire and specification. The draft specification is available to view and UKNNL welcomes comments on this also. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068760-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 May 2025 | | Future notice date | 9 Apr 2025 | | Award date | 4 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 16 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £55,000 | | Lots value | £55,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £55,718 | ## 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | 3-SCI | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment - 32410000 - Local area network - 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system - 38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases - 42132100 - Valve actuators - 65000000 - Public utilities ## Release History - 28 Oct 2025 at 08:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068760-2025 - 1 May 2025 at 11:49 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018402-2025 - 25 Apr 2025 at 11:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016997-2025 - 28 Mar 2025 at 14:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011799-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068760-2025 28th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018402-2025 1st May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016997-2025 25th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011799-2025 28th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.3-sci.com - http://www.uknnl.com - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93196&B= - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.nnl.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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