Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Central Laboratory
Seascale
CA201PG
Contact
Sarah Walton
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD11 - West Cumbria
Companies House
03857752
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Nuclear
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
New Cutting Capability
Reference number
NNLC547
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) intends to purchase three Diamond wire CNC cutting machines which will be situated within caves at UKNNL Windscale Laboratory to produce samples cut from zirconium, hafnium and zirconium composite plates.
As a review of the strategy is undertaken, we are conducting an early market engagement between the following dates: 3rd February & 7th March 2025. To register your interest and receive future updates for this tender, please send an email to Sarah.Walton@uknnl.com referencing NNLC547 NCC.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42600000 - Machine tools
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
Main site or place of performance
Cumbria
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) intends to purchase three Diamond wire CNC cutting machines which will be situated within caves at UKNNL Windscale Laboratory to produce samples (ranging from 6 x 6 mm to 60 x 10mm) cut from irradiated austenitic stainless steels, zirconium and hafnium alloys and a zirconium/hafnium composite with ceramic inclusions. Plate nominal dimensions are 120 x 100mm (LxW) and ranging from 2-10 mm thick.
As the equipment is situated in-cave with no man access possible, any manual operations or maintenance, including the replacement of the diamond wire, will need to be carried out remotely using Master Slave Manipulators (MSM). The machines will be required to cut 500 to 1000 samples over a ten-year period.
The supplier will be required to supply:
• Remotely operated in-cave 2 axis CNC controlled diamond wire saw.
• Out of cave control system including software.
• Set of umbilical cables to connect the in-cave right to the out of cave control system.
The works contract is compiled of the following stages:
• Design stages (Preliminary and Detailed)
• Manufacturing and FAT Testing using inactive surrogate materials provided free issue by UKNNL.
As a review of the strategy is undertaken, we are conducting an early market engagement between the following dates: 3rd February & 7th March 2025. To register your interest and receive future updates for this tender, please send an email to Sarah.Walton@uknnl.com referencing NNLC547 NCC
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
4 August 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes