---
title: "Testing for Brick Scabbling equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b5e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# Testing for Brick Scabbling equipment

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b5e

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited involved awarding a contract titled "Testing for Brick Scabbling equipment" within the services sector. The project focuses on testing existing concrete scabbling equipment on a representative section of brick wall to evaluate its effectiveness without modifications. The process, classified under technical inspection and testing services, was directed using a non-competitive, below-threshold method, and is now complete. Located in Warrington, UK, the contracting authority operates as a public authority under sub-central government regulations. The award was made to Barrnon Ltd, a supplier based in Appleby-In-Westmorland, UK. The contract period spanned from 1 March 2026 to 31 March 2026, with a gross contract value of £55,236.17, signed on 27 February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical equipment testing and evaluation services within the engineering sector. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in equipment testing will find this project strategically beneficial, as it is directly aligned with technical inspection and testing services in construction and engineering environments. The procurement method, designed without competition due to its below-threshold classification, provides an opportunity for niche service providers to demonstrate their capabilities. Businesses with a focus on innovative solutions in the nuclear industry may find further opportunities to liaise with government entities such as the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory for future projects.

## Notice

This procurement is for testing on existing concrete scabbling equipment which is being developed for on a representative section of brick wall to evaluate how well it removes brick with no modifications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030666-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,030 |

## 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 | BARRNON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 08:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030666-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030666-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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