--- title: "NNLC746 - Nuclear Advanced Computing & Innovation Partnership (NACIP)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c227" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c227" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c227.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c227.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY" published: "2026-07-02" --- # NNLC746 - Nuclear Advanced Computing & Innovation Partnership (NACIP) Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c227 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c227) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c227.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL), a sub-central government authority based in Warrington, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Nuclear Advanced Computing & Innovation Partnership (NACIP). The initiative aims to bolster the laboratory's access to High Performance Computing (HPC) capabilities, supporting research and development services in areas such as advanced modelling, simulation, artificial intelligence, and data-intensive activities. Located in the United Kingdom, this service procurement, valued at £500,000 to £600,000, requires suppliers to submit their capabilities by 13 July 2026, with further notices expected by 22 July 2026. UKNNL is seeking businesses with expertise in HPC systems, IT services, and systems support that can enhance the laboratory's computational resources and technical support. This opportunity is well-suited for SMEs with innovative solutions in advanced computing technologies. Participation could lead to significant business growth and collaboration opportunities, as it involves a multi-year contract commencing on 1 October 2026, with renewal options extending potentially until 2030. This initiative presents a strategic opportunity for companies to engage with a critical sector in the UK through scalable and high-impact IT solutions. ## Notice United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) is seeking to enhance its access to High Performance Computing (HPC) capability to support the growing computational demands of its scientific, engineering and research programmes. The project aims to establish access to scalable HPC resources, associated technical support and specialist expertise to enable advanced modelling, simulation, artificial intelligence, machine learning and data-intensive research activities. The capability will support delivery of projects for UKNNL customers whilst also strengthening UKNNL's internal capability in advanced computing technologies. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=50073f63-ff75-f111-813c-005056b64545 ### Planning Information Interested suppliers are invited to review the project overview and complete the questionnaire within the e-tendering portal here https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=50073f63-ff75-f111-813c-005056b64545 UKNNL will review responses to better understand market capability, capacity, potential delivery models and available procurement routes. Information gathered through this engagement will be used to inform the future procurement strategy and development of any subsequent requirement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062236-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services - 72253200 - Systems support services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Jul 2026 at 12:00 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062236-2026 - 2 Jul 2026 at 10:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062150-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062236-2026 2nd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062150-2026 2nd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=50073f63-ff75-f111-813c-005056b64545 - https://uknnl.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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