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title: "AB Rig (Remote Operated Equipment)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055e8b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
published: "2025-07-14"
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# AB Rig (Remote Operated Equipment)

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055e8b

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## Summary

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a project titled "AB Rig (Remote Operated Equipment)." This tender focuses on the design and manufacture of a remote-operated AB Rig and associated equipment, essential for material handling and reduction. Located in Warrington, United Kingdom, the procurement is aimed at the industrial machinery sector, classified under CPV code 42000000. A key milestone in the planning is scheduled for engagement on 1st September 2025, and the contract is planned to run from 1st October 2025 to 1st December 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to reach out to the contact person, Izak Cartain-Farish, for further details.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial machinery design and manufacture, particularly those with expertise in remote-controlled systems and heavy machinery. Companies with experience in developing precision equipment such as powered hacksaws, clamping systems, and rotational rigs may find themselves well-suited to compete. The contract presents a strategic opportunity for industry players to expand their portfolios in the public sector while contributing to a high-profile project under the aegis of a central government public authority. This procurement could bolster business growth through securing a long-term contract and fostering innovation in the goods category.

## Notice

AB Rig: UKNNL Require a Design and Manufacture of remote operated AB Rig and associated equipment to size reduce material and allow for moving material in the X, Y & Z axis. The AB Rig consists of 4 plant items; XY Table Z Drive & Rotational Rig Powered Hacksaw Slitting Saw Assembly Additional equipment shall be present on the AB Rig either as part of the 4 plant items or as standalone ancillary items; Clamping Capability Cameras Lifting Capability Temperature Probe Milling Head Support Bracket For further information with regards to this opportunity, please contact: Izak.Cartain-Farish@uknnl.com

### Planning Information

For further information with regards to this opportunity please contact: Izak.cartain-Farish@uknnl.com.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039614-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2025 at 12:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039614-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039614-2025
  14th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uknnl.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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