---
title: "Supply of Switchable bin with 16 x 10^11/12 switchable preamps"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056b4f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
published: "2025-08-01"
---

# Supply of Switchable bin with 16 x 10^11/12 switchable preamps

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056b4f

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## Summary

The recent contracting process by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited involves the procurement of a switchable bin featuring 16 x 10^11/12 switchable preamps from Nu Instruments, a large supplier based in Wrexham, United Kingdom. The project falls under the 'services' industry category, specifically focusing on the installation services of laboratory equipment. The procurement method used was direct and classified below the threshold, executed without competition. The contract was signed on 23rd July 2025 and runs from 28th July 2025 to 28th July 2026, with a gross amount of £35,000. This process is at the 'award' and 'contract' stage, signifying its completion.

This tender offers significant opportunities for entities in the laboratory equipment installation sector, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive electronics and software upgrades. Businesses equipped with the necessary technical expertise and looking to expand their service offerings in central government public authorities will find this contract highly beneficial. Moreover, firms with a strong foothold in working with sophisticated instruments will be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for further business growth.

## Notice

Procurement of a switchable bin with 16 x 10^11/12 switchable preamps from Nu Instruments Limited for installation on the current installed Nu Instruments MC-ICPMS . Including all necessary electronics, software upgrades and on-site installation (also covered in existing service contract).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045217-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2025 - 28 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,166 |

## 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 |
| 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 | NU INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 12:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045217-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045217-2025
  1st August 2025 - Contract details 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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