UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 18/08/2023

External Reference: 2023-565068

FTS Reference: 2023-019956

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Supplies

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

National Nuclear Laboratory
GB927282900
Chadwick House, Birchwood Park
Warrington
WA3 6AE
UK
Contact person: Charlotte Wilson
E-mail: charlotte.wilson@uknnl.com
NUTS code:  UKD61 -  Warrington
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.nnl.co.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/124934

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=70535&B=NNL
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Nuclear

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Automated Warm Pellet Press
Reference number:  NNLC497.01
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

42000000  -  Industrial machinery
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

National Nuclear Laboratory is seeking supplier(s) to supply an Automated Warm Pellet Press which may include bespoke design and manufacture. This notice is to collect information to inform future routes to market for this good.
This exercise is a request for information as part of a pre-tender market consultation and Prior Information Notice (PIN), to inform the market that an opportunity to tender for this contract will be released in due course. Available on the E-tendering portal is the questionnaire and draft specification to all you to inform our future procurement process. NNL reserves the right to withdraw the PIN and procurement process at any time.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 700000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

51000000  -  Installation services (except software)
71320000  -  Engineering design services
73100000  -  Research and experimental development services
71241000  -  Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
71318000  -  Advisory and consultative engineering services
90521500  -  Packaging of radioactive waste
09340000  -  Nuclear fuels
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD45 -  Mid Lancashire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) are looking to expand their fuel fabrication capabilities at their Preston Laboratory through the procurement of an automated multi-die pellet press with heating applied to the dies. To support this expansion an Automated Warm Pellet Press is required. See draft specification available on the e-tendering portal for more information.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

25/09/2023

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information