Scope
Reference
NNLC661
Description
UKNNL is seeking to establish a framework agreement with a single supplier/ joint venture to undertake the role of "Strategic Design Partner" to support UKNNL with Deconversion. The framework agreement will run for 4 years. The objective of this preliminary market engagement is to provide an update on the Deconversion Programme of work being undertaken by UKNNL and to brief the market on the upcoming tender exercise. The session will include an overview of the project, an outline of the tender procedure, framework agreement arrangement and call-of contracts and timeline of activities.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £3,500,000 excluding VAT
- £4,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 March 2026 to 22 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
6 November 2025
Engagement process description
UKNNL will be hosting a Market Engagement Session on MS Teams on Thursday 6th November from 11:00-12:00. Suppliers can sign-up to attend this market engagement/briefing session by emailing Emma.Kirkpatrick@uknnl.com and Sarah.Walton@uknnl.com confirming the names and email addresses of attendees. To engage with UKNNL suppliers must: 1. Sign-up to the engagement session 2. Attend the session 3. Provide feedback/ ask questions UKNNL wishes to confirm appetite in the market for this contract and ensure the contracting model is attractive to potential suppliers. If you would like to pre submit questions ahead of the call please email these to Emma.kirkpatrick@uknnl.com and Sarah.walton@uknnl.com . We plan to share the attendees list of the call with all attendees. If you do not wish for your details to be shared, please notify us when registering and we will remove your information from the list before distributing.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
7 November 2025
Contracting authority
United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVXT-8784-YGNV
Chadwick House, Birchwood Park
Warrington
WA3 6AE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Emma Kirkpatrick
Telephone: +44 1925933744
Email: emma.kirkpatrick@uknnl.com
Website: https://www.nnl.co.uk/
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)