UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 05/03/2025

External Reference: 2025-575658

FTS Reference: 2025-005708

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory
GB927282900
Chadwick House, Birchwood Park
Warrington
WA3 6AE
UK
Contact person: David Brown
Telephone: +44 7801216674
E-mail: david.brown@uknnl.com
NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
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=90651&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 Lab

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Proposal for Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Grant
Reference number:  NNLC587
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

73200000  -  Research and development consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The UKNNL is planning to submit a grant application to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) under the Responsive Mode. UKNNL requires consultancy support to deliver the project if the EPSRC grant application will be successful. Due to the nature and complexity of the project it is essential to collaborate with partner that has experience with the Apollo Protocol for digital twin development which were developed in collaboration with the Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB).
The successful organisation will facilitate, attend, and contribute to regular stakeholder meetings throughout the project, with technical meetings held either in person at their premises or via Microsoft Teams.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 300000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000  -  Software package and information systems
72246000  -  Systems consultancy services
72266000  -  Software consultancy services
73000000  -  Research and development services and related consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The UKNNL is planning to submit a grant application to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) under the Responsive Mode. UKNNL requires consultancy support to deliver the project if the EPSRC grant application will be successful. Due to the nature and complexity of the project it is essential to collaborate with partner that has experience with the Apollo Protocol for digital twin development which were developed in collaboration with the Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB).
The successful organisation will facilitate, attend, and contribute to regular stakeholder meetings throughout the project, with technical meetings held either in person at their premises or via Microsoft Teams.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

02/06/2025

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 : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information