---
title: "In-Situ Nano-Mechanical Stage Device"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068914"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-23"
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# In-Situ Nano-Mechanical Stage Device

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068914

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## Summary

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited has recently completed a tender process for the procurement of an in-situ nano-mechanical stage device to be installed onto a PFIB-SEM system at one of its laboratories in Warrington, United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, complemented by installation services. The process, classified as below threshold limited competition, concluded with a contract award to Alemnis AG, a supplier based in Switzerland. The contract commenced on 7 April 2026 and is set to end on 31 July 2026, with a potential extension to 30 September 2026 should any delivery delays require rescheduling of installation and training. The total contract value amounts to GBP 120,000 gross, and it was officially signed on 31 March 2026.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in precision laboratory equipment and associated installation services. Companies that have expertise in developing and supplying innovative mechanical testing instruments would find this contract particularly aligned with their offerings, allowing them to expand their reach within a specialised nuclear laboratory setting. SMEs involved in high-tech manufacturing and service provision, especially those with capabilities in automated testing technologies, stand to benefit considerably from participating in such tenders, which could bolster growth and expertise in competitive and niche scientific markets.

## Notice

The purchase of an in-situ nano-mechanical stage to be installed onto a PFIB-SEM system housed at one of UKNNL's Laboratories. This entry level stage would allow for in-situ, automatic testing of various mechanical properties, complimentary to the imaging and analysis techniques associated with the PFIB-SEM.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036852-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## 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 | ALEMNIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 00:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036852-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036852-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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