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title: "Supply of Powder Flow Rheometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067e1e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-08"
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# Supply of Powder Flow Rheometer

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067e1e

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited involved the award of a contract for the "Supply of Powder Flow Rheometer," with the procurement method being direct and classified as below threshold without competition. This contract falls under the industry category of instruments for measuring flow, level, and pressure of liquids and gases with a delivery location in the UKD region, United Kingdom. The contract includes a three-year service contract and is valued at £94,242.60 gross. The procurement stage is currently at the award and contract phase, with the contract being signed on 31st March 2026 and set to start on 17th April 2026, running until 16th April 2029.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing scientific and measurement instruments, particularly SMEs, given the awarded contract to Micromeritics Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise. Companies that can offer high-quality equipment and robust after-sales services will find this tender particularly rewarding. This type of procurement process, which bypasses competition due to being below a certain financial threshold, can favour smaller, agile companies that have a specialised offering and can deliver precision instruments, serving the needs of public authorities. Engaging in such contracts can provide significant growth opportunities and strengthen their foothold in the public sector market.

## Notice

This contract will be for the supply of a powder flow rheometer. Included in the purchase of the item will be a 3 year service contract covering the piece of equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031994-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £78,535 |

## 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 | MICROMERITICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 13:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031994-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031994-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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