Official UK procurement notice
Framework for the Provision of Analytical Services to Support the Analysis and Characterisation of Samples
Authority: United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionEstablishment 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.
- How the procedure runs: Stage One: Participation Stage (PSQ) Stage Two: Tender Evaluation Lot 2 Tender Evaluation Stage will consist of a sample analysis trial
- No preliminary market engagement: PIN notice issued 17/11/2024 under FTS reference 2024-033637
CPV: Analysis services · Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
- Bids received
- 2 bids on the busiest of 2 lots · 2 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 30 Jun 2025
Published description of the framework
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:
- SGS United Kingdom Limited
- James Hutton Limited
Lot 2 - Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification Test Rig:
- SGS United Kingdom Limited
Pricing is determined by the suppliers pricing schedule submission to the tender.
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materialsAwardedRenewalPublished value£200,000
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.
Lot #2Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification Test RigAwardedRenewalPublished value£400,000
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.
Lot #3Provision of physical analysis of non-radioactive glassAwardedRenewalPublished value£100,000
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.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Social value | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials | 70% | 20% | 10% | |
| 2 · Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification Test Rig | 70% | 20% | 10% | |
| 3 · Provision of physical analysis of non-radioactive glass | 70% | 20% | 10% |
- Price carries 20 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 2 points.
- “Framework for the Provision of Analytical Services to Support the…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract, and call-offs are awarded directly: getting appointed is the whole game.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use the vehicle
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 13 Mar 2025, 17:09 GMT
- Last source update
- 16 Sept 2025, 10:49 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 17 Jun 2025
- Authority reference
NNLC609F- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-009325- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed06Find a Tender
- How it runs
Stage One: Participation Stage (PSQ) Stage Two: Tender Evaluation Lot 2 Tender Evaluation Stage will consist of a sample analysis trial
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 7 Apr 2025, 17:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 7 Apr 2025, 17:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
13 Mar 2025 → 16 Sept 2025 · 8 dates- Tender notice published13 Mar 2025, 17:09 GMT
- Clarification questions by7 Apr 2025, 17:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown7 Apr 2025, 17:00 BST
- Award decision expected by17 Jun 2025, 00:59 BST
- Contract starts30 Jun 2025
- Assessment summaries sent11 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST
- Standstill ends21 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
- Latest notice published395 days ago16 Sept 2025, 10:49 BST
Notice history
6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 13 Mar 2025- Tender notice published13 Mar 2025, 17:09 GMTUK4
- Contract award notice published12 Aug 2025, 09:35 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete12 Aug 2025, 09:35 BST
- Buyer details updated12 Aug 2025, 09:35 BST
- Contract signature expected22 Aug 2025, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published16 Sept 2025, 10:49 BSTUK7
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials1 award | |||
| James Hutton LimitedSME, SGS United Kingdom Limited1 Sept 2025 – 31 Aug 2027 · up to 31 Aug 2029Extensions: The option is to extend by 1 + 1 years | £200,000 | 11 Aug 2025 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification Test Rig1 award | |||
| SGS United Kingdom Limitedot 2: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification1 Sept 2025 – 31 Aug 2027 · up to 31 Aug 2029Extensions: There is the option to extend by 1 + 1 years | £400,000 | 11 Aug 2025 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Provision of physical analysis of non-radioactive glass1 award | |||
| supplier not published | — | 7 Apr 2025 | Awarded |
Contracts
Lot 1: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials · James Hutton LimitedSME, SGS United Kingdom Limited
- Signed
- 1 Sept 2025
- Value
- £200,000
- Period
- 1 Sept 2025 – 31 Aug 2027 · up to 31 Aug 2029 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 month extensions available
ot 2: Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification · SGS United Kingdom Limited
- Signed
- 1 Sept 2025
- Value
- £400,000
- Period
- 1 Sept 2025 – 31 Aug 2027 · up to 31 Aug 2029 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 month extensions available
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials | 2final-stage tenders | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Provision of chemical analysis of non-radioactive materials in support of UKNNL Vitrification Test Rig | 1final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- United Kingdom National Nuclear LaboratoryContracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government
Framework contractors & participating bidders
2 commercial parties on the notice- JAMES HUTTON LIMITEDFramework contractor
- SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITEDFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (6)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
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- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender