Scope
Reference
NNLC609F
Description
The scope of this Framework has been separated into three lots:
Lot 1: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials.
Lot 2: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification.
Lot 3: Provision of physical analysis of non-radioactive glass.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials
Description
Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials. The analytical services required will include chemical and/or physical analysis and characterisation of sample materials in liquid, mixed phase or solid form.
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification Test Rig
Description
Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification Test Rig The analytical services required will include chemical and/or physical analysis and characterisation of sample materials in liquid, mixed phase or solid form.
Contract 1. Lot 1: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials
Lots
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
11 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
11 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 21 August 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
22 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The option is to extend by 1 + 1 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Contract 2. ot 2: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification
Lots
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification Test Rig
Supplier
Contract value
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
11 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
11 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 21 August 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
22 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
There is the option to extend by 1 + 1 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Information about tenders
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification Test Rig
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lots that will not be awarded
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 3: Provision of physical analysis of non-radioactive glass
Description
Provision of physical analysis of non-radioactive glass. The analytical services required will include chemical and/or physical analysis and characterisation of sample materials in liquid, mixed phase or solid form.
CPV classifications
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
Date of decision not to award
7 April 2025
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Suppliers
JAMES HUTTON LIMITED
- Companies House: SC121376
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZXL-3314-RXYY
Mylnefield
Dundee
DD2 5DA
United Kingdom
Email: info@huttonltd.com
Region: UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials
SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED
- Companies House: 01193985
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLYM-7548-BZWR
Inward Way, Rossmore Business Park
Ellesmere Port
CH65 3EN
United Kingdom
Email: gb.bid.management@sgs.com
Website: https://www.sgs.com/en-gb
Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials
Contract 2. ot 2: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification
Contracting authority
UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
- Companies House: 03857752
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVXT-8784-YGNV
Chadwick House Warrington Road
Warrington
WA3 6AE
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@uknnl.com
Website: http://www.uknnl.com
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Public authority - central government