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title: "Scientific and Technical Computing Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051658"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
published: "2025-05-23"
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# Scientific and Technical Computing Framework

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051658

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## Summary

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) is planning to establish a Scientific and Technical Computing Framework to provide software solutions and hardware support for technical and scientific computing applications. This upcoming procurement process is currently in the planning stage and is classified as an open procedure in the services category, with a gross value of £6,000,000. The framework will include several lots, such as Infrastructure Support, Software Development, Edge Computing & IoT, Scientific Computation Facilities, Research Activities, and Full Solution Build. Key dates include a planned start on 1st October 2025, and it will extend until 30th September 2029, with the possibility of renewal until 2033. Interested parties should note the future notice date of 1st August 2025 for further details about this opportunity, which is tailored for businesses that can provide IT services, consulting, software development, Internet, and support within the UK, particularly in the Warrington area.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, looking to expand their capabilities within the scientific and technical computing industries. Companies specialising in software development, cloud-based solutions, IoT technologies, edge computing, and advanced computing infrastructure are well-positioned to benefit from this framework. The opportunity includes the chance to collaborate on research and access national computing facilities, enabling innovation and impactful contributions to the UK's nuclear science and technology sectors. Businesses with the capacity to deliver comprehensive solutions and engage in research activities aligned with the core objectives of the UKNNL are encouraged to express their interest and engage in the preliminary market engagement session scheduled for 29th May 2025.

## Notice

The UKNNL is looking to establish an open framework for software solutions and hardware in support of technical and scientific computing applications. The envisaged scope of this framework will include: * Development of technical and or scientific software applications covering any aspect of nuclear science and technology * Infrastructure as code for the deployment of cloud-based applications for technical and scientific applications * Edge computing devices and technologies, not excluding compute infrastructure, wireless and other network technologies, IoT devices to couple with sensor technologies * Access to national level computing facilities for the development of scientific and technical solutions for the delivery of NNL's core business activities * Software solutions for embedded devices and programmable logic controller systems for edge deployments * Research collaborations in the field of scientific and technical computing aligned with NNL's core business activities This framework is envisaged to be categorised into the below Lots: Lot 1 - Infrastructure Support Lot 2 - Software Development Lot 3 - Edge Computing & IoT Lot 4 - Scientific Computation Facilities Lot 5 - Research activities Lot 6 - Full solution build

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93971&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026572-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 13:45 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026572-2025
- 16 May 2025 at 16:42 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022398-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026572-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022398-2025
  16th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uknnl.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93971&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nnl.co.uk/

## Provenance

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