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Framework for the Provision of Analytical Services to Support the Analysis and Characterisation of Samples

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 22:47.

Opportunity overview

Establishment of framework for the provision of analytical services to support the analysis and characterisation of samples. The scope of this Framework has been separated into two 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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

JAMES HUTTON LIMITED

Matched by number
Shared published award value
£200k
Awarded
10 Aug 2025
Suppliers
One of 2 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH SC121376
Location
Dundee, UKM77, DD2 5DA, United Kingdom

SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED

Matched by number
Shared published award value
£200k
Awarded
10 Aug 2025
Suppliers
One of 2 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 01193985
Location
Ellesmere Port, UKD63, CH65 3EN, United Kingdom

SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED

Matched by number
Published award value
£400k
Awarded
10 Aug 2025
Award ID
2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 01193985
Location
Ellesmere Port, UKD63, CH65 3EN, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV71600000 — Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
  • CPV71620000 — Analysis services

Lots

  • Lot 1: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials£200k
  • Lot 2: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification Test Rig£400k
  • Lot 3: Provision of physical analysis of non-radioactive glass£100k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
NNLC609F
Status
complete
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure

Procedure

Features
Stage One: Participation Stage (PSQ) Stage Two: Tender Evaluation Lot 2 Tender Evaluation Stage will consist of a sample analysis trial

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Type
closed
Method
withoutReopeningCompetition
Description
Call-off from this framework is by way of Direct Award to the first ranked supplier on each lot, if the first ranked supplier can't meet the requirement then the second ranked supplier may be contacted. The following suppliers are appointed to the framework by lot and rank; Lot 1 - Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials: 1. SGS United Kingdom Limited 2. James Hutton Limited Lot 2 - Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification Test Rig: 1. SGS United Kingdom Limited Pricing is determined by the suppliers pricing schedule submission to the tender.

Expected award period

Ends
17 Jun 2025, 00:59

Tender Period

Ends
7 Apr 2025, 17:00

Enquiry period

Ends
7 Apr 2025, 17:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
LOT-0001
Title
Lot 1: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes
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.

Value

Amount
200,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
240,000

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 month extensions

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Rebate
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Technical Envelope
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Social Value
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
1 Jul 2027, 00:59
Starts
30 Jun 2025, 01:00
Max Extent Date
1 Jul 2029, 00:59
Entry 2
Id
LOT-0002
Title
Lot 2: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification Test Rig
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes
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.

Value

Amount
400,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
480,000

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 month extensions

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Rebate
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Sample Analysis
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Social Value
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
1 Jul 2027, 00:59
Starts
30 Jun 2025, 01:00
Max Extent Date
1 Jul 2029, 00:59
Entry 3
Id
LOT-0003
Title
Lot 3: Provision of physical analysis of non-radioactive glass
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes
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.

Value

Amount
100,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
120,000

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 month extensions

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price
Type
cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Rebate
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Technical Envelope
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Social Value
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
1 Jul 2027, 00:59
Starts
30 Jun 2025, 01:00
Max Extent Date
1 Jul 2029, 00:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
LOT-0001
Related Lot
LOT-0001

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71620000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Analysis services
Entry 2
Id
71600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
Item 2
Id
LOT-0002
Related Lot
LOT-0002

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71620000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Analysis services
Entry 2
Id
71600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
Item 3
Id
LOT-0003
Related Lot
LOT-0003

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71620000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Analysis services
Entry 2
Id
71600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
009325-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
13 Mar 2025, 17:09

Planning and budget

No Engagement Notice Rationale
PIN notice issued 17/11/2024 under FTS reference 2024-033637

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PVXT-8784-YGNV
Name
United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKD61
Country
GB
Locality
Warrington
Postal Code
WA3 6AE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Chadwick House, Birchwood Park

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PVXT-8784-YGNV
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
David Brown
Telephone
+44 7801216674
Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-03857752
Name
UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKD61
Country
GB
Locality
Warrington
Postal Code
WA3 6AE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Chadwick House Warrington Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
03857752
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Name
David Brown

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PVXT-8784-YGNV
Scheme
GB-PPON
Organisation 3
Id
GB-COH-01193985
Name
SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKD63
Country
GB
Locality
Ellesmere Port
Postal Code
CH65 3EN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Inward Way, Rossmore Business Park

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
01193985
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PLYM-7548-BZWR
Scheme
GB-PPON
Organisation 4
Id
GB-COH-SC121376
Name
JAMES HUTTON LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM77
Country
GB
Locality
Dundee
Postal Code
DD2 5DA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Mylnefield

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
SC121376
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PZXL-3314-RXYY
Scheme
GB-PPON

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
11 Aug 2025, 00:00
Title
Lot 1: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
11 Aug 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
LOT-0001
Related Lot
LOT-0001

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Value

Amount
200,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
240,000

Renewal

Description
The option is to extend by 1 + 1 years

Documents

Entry 1
Id
047851-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
12 Aug 2025, 09:35

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-01193985
Name
SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED
Supplier 2
Id
GB-COH-SC121376
Name
JAMES HUTTON LIMITED

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
22 Aug 2025, 23:59

Related lots

LOT-0001

Contract period

Ends
31 Aug 2027, 23:59
Starts
1 Sept 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2029, 23:59

Standstill Period

Ends
21 Aug 2025, 23:59
Award 2
Id
2
Date
11 Aug 2025, 00:00
Title
ot 2: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
11 Aug 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
LOT-0002
Related Lot
LOT-0002

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Value

Amount
400,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
480,000

Renewal

Description
There is the option to extend by 1 + 1 years

Documents

Entry 1
Id
047851-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
12 Aug 2025, 09:35

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-01193985
Name
SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
22 Aug 2025, 23:59

Related lots

LOT-0002

Contract period

Ends
31 Aug 2027, 23:59
Starts
1 Sept 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2029, 23:59

Standstill Period

Ends
21 Aug 2025, 23:59
Award 3
Id
-1
Status
active
Final Status Date
7 Apr 2025, 00:00

Documents

Entry 1
Id
047851-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
12 Aug 2025, 09:35

Related lots

LOT-0003

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials
Status
active
Award ID
1
Date Signed
1 Sept 2025, 00:00
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes

Value

Amount
200,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
240,000

Period

Ends
31 Aug 2027, 23:59
Starts
1 Sept 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2029, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 month extensions available

Documents

Entry 1
Id
056848-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
16 Sept 2025, 10:49
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
ot 2: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification
Status
active
Award ID
2
Date Signed
1 Sept 2025, 00:00
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes

Value

Amount
400,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
480,000

Period

Ends
31 Aug 2027, 23:59
Starts
1 Sept 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2029, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 month extensions available

Documents

Entry 1
Id
056848-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
16 Sept 2025, 10:49

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Warrington · UKD61 · WA3 6AE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-04ed06-2025-09-16T10:49:22+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·