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title: "Framework for the Provision of Analytical Services to Support the Analysis and Characterisation of Samples"
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# Framework for the Provision of Analytical Services to Support the Analysis and Characterisation of Samples

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-provision-of-analytical-services-to-support-the-analysis-and-characteris-ocds-h6vhtk-04ed06). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory: "Framework for the Provision of Analytical Services to Support the Analysis and Characterisation of Samples". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £700,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 7 Apr 2025, 17:00 BST. Published submission portal: uk.eu-supply.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/united-kingdom-national-nuclear-laboratory-GB-PPON-PVXT-8784-YGNV)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £700,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 7 April 2025 at 17:00 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Analysis services, Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- **Delivery Location:** UK, UKD
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 7 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-provision-of-analytical-services-to-support-the-analysis-and-characteris-ocds-h6vhtk-04ed06#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-04ed06`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-provision-of-analytical-services-to-support-the-analysis-and-characteris-ocds-h6vhtk-04ed06#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [uk.eu-supply.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuk.eu-supply.com%2Fapp%2Frfq%2Frwlentrance_s.asp%3FPID%3D91797%26B%3D)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-provision-of-analytical-services-to-support-the-analysis-and-characteris-ocds-h6vhtk-04ed06#participate

## Description
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.

## Lots (3)
### Lot LOT-0001: Lot 1: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials
- **Lot id:** `LOT-0001`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71600000, 71620000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £200,000
- **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.
- **Contract Period:** 30/06/2025 to 30/06/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot LOT-0002: Lot 2: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification Test Rig
- **Lot id:** `LOT-0002`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71600000, 71620000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £400,000
- **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 ...
- **Contract Period:** 30/06/2025 to 30/06/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot LOT-0003: Lot 3: Provision of physical analysis of non-radioactive glass
- **Lot id:** `LOT-0003`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71600000, 71620000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £100,000
- **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.
- **Contract Period:** 30/06/2025 to 30/06/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (3)
- **Award:** Lot 1: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **JAMES HUTTON LIMITED, SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-PPON:PZXL-3314-RXYY`, `GB-FTS-32997`
  - Value: £200,000
  - Date: 10/08/2025

- **Award:** ot 2: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification (active)
  - Award id: `2`
  - Supplier(s): **SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-32997`
  - Value: £400,000
  - Date: 10/08/2025

- **Award:** -1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

  - Date: 06/04/2025

## Contracts (2)
- **Contract:** Lot 1: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials (active)
  - Signed Value: £200,000
  - Signed Date: 31/08/2025

- **Contract:** ot 2: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification (active)
  - Signed Value: £400,000
  - Signed Date: 31/08/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F009325-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-09-16T09:49:22.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-16T05:47:00.021Z
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