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title: "Ru volatilisation PDRA"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06749e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Ru volatilisation PDRA

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06749e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Ru volatilisation PDRA" was conducted by the UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED, a public body focused on the nuclear industry. The tender falls under the services category for research services and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically linked to the region UKD61. The process reached the award stage with a contract signed on 3rd March 2026, and its status is marked as complete. The procurement method utilised was limited, through a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, specifically via the UKNNL's NNLC321 University Supply Chain Framework. The award, valued at £152,538.40, was made to the University of Lancaster.

This tender presents significant opportunities for entities engaged in research services, particularly those familiar with chemistry and nuclear research. Businesses that can provide expertise in volatilisation chemistry, similar to the University of Lancaster, would be well-positioned to engage with future tenders of this nature. Such projects can enhance a company’s profile within the scientific community, opening doors to additional projects and collaborations with public sector institutions focused on innovative environmental and scientific solutions.

## Notice

Procurement of a PDRA contract at Lancaster University entitled Ru Volatilisation

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of a PDRA contract at Lancaster University entitled Ru Volatilisation This scope follows on from a recent PhD project looking at the volatilisation behaviour of Ru from RuO2. The Waste Vitrification Plant at Sellafield has identified a benefit to better understand the chemistry of Ru, specifically in the areas relating to how it volatilises.

### Procurement Information

Direct Award via UKNNL's NNLC321 University Supply Chain Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027704-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £152,538 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027704-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://uknnl.com

## Provenance

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