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title: "Supply of Compressive Strength Machine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069cc5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# Supply of Compressive Strength Machine

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069cc5

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## Summary

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited has concluded a procurement process for the "Supply of Compressive Strength Machine", a contract valued at £34,986.25. The procurement involves a single hydraulic frame with a control terminal or PC, and includes delivery, installation, and a service contract. This contract, categorised under "Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring", was awarded on 30th March 2026, with an active contract period extending to 22nd June 2031. Located in Warrington, UK, this procurement employed a limited competition method, tailored for goods under the given threshold, with the award status currently active as of 20th May 2026.

The procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in testing and measuring equipment, particularly those capable of providing innovative and reliable compressive strength machines. The successful supplier, Controls Testing Equipment Limited, exemplifies the suitability of small to medium-sized enterprises to compete in such tenders. This contract offers a stable revenue stream over a five-year period and leverages a partnership with a reputable public authority, providing significant exposure and potential for further business opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

This procurement is for a single hydraulic frame, with an associated control terminal or PC to support UKNNL's compressive strength testing capability, including delivery, installation and service contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046129-2026 |
| 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 22 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,986 |

## 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 | CONTROLS TESTING EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 09:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046129-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046129-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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