Fabrication and Machining Framework

Opportunity overview

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory is undertaking pre-market engagement to inform the development of a Fabrication and Machining framework, structured as a multi-lot arrangement to support both nuclear and non-nuclear requirements. The framework is intended to provide access to suitably qualified suppliers, capable of delivering a range of fabrication and machining services, which may include (but are not limited to): - precision machining; - coded welding; - specialist fabrication; - component manufacture; - repair and modification activities; - associated quality, inspection and documentation services.

Classification

CPV42150000 — Nuclear reactors and parts
CPV42512300 — HVAC packages
CPV45255400 — Fabrication work
CPV45262670 — Metalworking

Lots

Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗

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: NNLC703F
Main Procurement Category: works
Above Threshold: Yes
Status: planning

Legal basis

Id: 2023/54
Scheme: UKPGA
Uri: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ↗

Additional Procurement Categories

goods

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement: Yes

Amendments

Entry 1

Description: Extension option removed.
Id: 022543-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1

Id: 1
Status: planning

Suitability

Sme: Yes

Contract period

Starts: 21 Aug 2026, 00:00
Ends: 20 Aug 2034, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1

Id: 1
Related Lot: 1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1

Scheme: CPV
Id: 42150000
Description: Nuclear reactors and parts

Entry 2

Scheme: CPV
Id: 42512300
Description: HVAC packages

Entry 3

Scheme: CPV
Id: 45255400
Description: Fabrication work

Entry 4

Scheme: CPV
Id: 45262670
Description: Metalworking

Delivery locations

Entry 1

Region: UKC
Country: GB
Country Name: United Kingdom

Entry 2

Region: UKD
Country: GB
Country Name: United Kingdom

Entry 3

Region: UKE
Country: GB
Country Name: United Kingdom

Entry 4

Region: UKF
Country: GB
Country Name: United Kingdom

Entry 5

Region: UKG
Country: GB
Country Name: United Kingdom

Entry 6

Region: UKH
Country: GB
Country Name: United Kingdom

Entry 7

Region: UKI
Country: GB
Country Name: United Kingdom

Entry 8

Region: UKJ
Country: GB
Country Name: United Kingdom

Entry 9

Region: UKK
Country: GB
Country Name: United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1

Id: engagement
Type: engagement
Description: UKNNL will be hosting a market engagement event on 30th March at Roundthorn Country House, Penrith, CA11 8SJ. The event will start at 09:30 and end at 13:00. To book your place, please click on the following link: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/national-nuclear-laboratory/t-jxxvppj
Due: 30 Mar 2026, 23:59
Status: scheduled

Documents

Entry 1

Id: 022543-2026
Document Type: marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type: UK2
Description: Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Url: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022543-2026 ↗
Published: 12 Mar 2026, 16:28
Format: text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1

Name: UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Id: GB-COH-03857752

Identifier

Scheme: GB-COH
Id: 03857752

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1

Scheme: GB-PPON
Id: PVXT-8784-YGNV

Address

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

Contact

Email: procurement@uknnl.com

Roles

buyer

Details

Url: http://www.uknnl.com ↗

Classifications

Entry 1

Scheme: UK_CA_TYPE
Id: publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description: Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

Buyer location · Warrington · UKD61 · WA3 6AE · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKC · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKE · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKF · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKG · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKH · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

3 VERSIONS

022317-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender · 12 Mar 2026, 13:22
022527-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender · 12 Mar 2026, 16:20
022543-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender · 12 Mar 2026, 16:28