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Fabrication and Machining Framework

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Deadline
3 days left
March 30, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
022543-2026
Value
£12,000,000
Location
North East England, United Kingdom
Published
March 19, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 12, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 23, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 30, 2026

Contract Start Date

August 20, 2026

Budget
£12,000,000
Duration
96 months
Location
North East England
Type
Other
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

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.

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Requirements & Qualifications

11 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (1)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (2)
Technical (6)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific submission requirements are detailed in the provided text.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided text.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Suppliers must be suitably qualified.
--Capable of delivering a range of fabrication and machining services.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS6
--Precision machining.
--Coded welding.
--Specialist fabrication.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific financial requirements are detailed in the provided text.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This is a pre-market engagement notice for a fabrication and machining framework. While key information is present, detailed requirements and evaluation criteria are missing, indicating an early stage of planning.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender is in the planning stage, which explains the absence of a formal procedure code. The CPV code is provided, and the deadlines appear reasonable for a planning phase. However, a formal procedure and evaluation criteria are not yet defined.

Clarity80/100

The description clearly outlines the intended scope of the framework and lists potential services. The 'AI-EXTRACTED REQUIREMENTS' section attempts to break down expectations, but specific mandatory details and evaluation criteria are absent, impacting overall clarity for potential bidders.

Missing evaluation criteria
No specific submission requirements detailed
Completeness70/100

Essential information like title, organization, estimated value, and contract duration are provided. However, the lack of detail regarding submission requirements, financial requirements, and the content of the tender documents (0 documents with content) significantly reduces completeness at this pre-market stage.

No document content available
No specific financial requirements detailed
Fairness85/100

The tender is presented as a multi-lot arrangement, promoting competition. The estimated value is disclosed, and the general description of services is broad enough not to appear tailored to specific companies. The lack of detailed, objective evaluation criteria at this stage might be a concern for some bidders.

Missing evaluation criteria
Practicality65/100

The estimated value and contract duration are specified. However, the absence of information on e-submission, a clear contract start date (though an estimated one is present), and financing details limits the practicality for potential bidders in assessing their capacity to engage.

No e-submission
Missing financing information
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, organization, estimated value, and contract duration are consistently populated. The dates provided are logical for a planning notice. There are no indications of disputes or suspensions.

Sustainability50/100

There is no mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation within the tender description. The tender is not explicitly stated as EU funded, which are common elements of sustainability considerations in public procurement.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear title and reference number
Organization and estimated value disclosed
Broad description of services and multi-lot structure
CPV code provided

Concerns

Missing detailed evaluation criteria
Lack of specific submission and financial requirements
No content available for the attached documents
No explicit sustainability considerations

Recommendations

1. Provide detailed evaluation criteria to ensure clarity and fairness.
2. Upload relevant documents with content for potential bidders.
3. Clarify e-submission procedures and financing information.

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