Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b9d-1f0b-727c-a3d1-3971f4469e53/design-services-framework [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Design Services Framework [National Nuclear Laboratory](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-nuclear-laboratory) Estimated value £15,000,000 Published 23 Mar 2023 Deadline Closed 24 Apr 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender NNL currently has in place a framework (NNLC085F) for Design Services which is coming to completion in June 2023. NNL continues to have a requirement for Design Services which it wishes to procure through use of a framework. The framework will consist of four Lots; Lot 1 - Nuclear Design Lot 2 - Nuclear Design and Delivery Lot 3 - Non-Nuclear Design Lot 4 - Non-Nuclear Design and Delivery The aim of these services is to design only or design, manufacture, Works Test and deliver solutions that can be used to build new or modify existing experimental rigs, plant and/or infrastructure in NNL facilities to provide facility improvements, extend plant life and support experimental rigs and processes. The support procured through these Lots may be for a specific Scoped Service or to enhance resources required for self-performed activities. Design may include concept design, preliminary (or scheme) design and detailed design, including design for manufacture. Design reviews will be held as appropriate, and HAZOPs may be conducted. The contractor would be expected to support these activities. The design activities require appropriate design quality plans and validation, and verification plans to be produced. ## CPV classification Architectural design services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9bb97a74-126f-4c63-a6c5-c90b74e5ef11) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileNational Nuclear Laboratory: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-nuclear-laboratory)[SectorMore Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Vacuum Pump Tritium Testing UK Atomic Energy Authority 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1464c-dd0c-72ed-b7bd-bac1e52155ab/vacuum-pump-tritium-testing)[Mechanical and Electrical Consultant Tender University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust 37 days left 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-0fba-7085-98fc-1c9389531130/mechanical-and-electrical-consultant-tender)[Asbestos Surveys Northamptonshire Partnership Homes 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3963-732e-a081-bef649a3206b/asbestos-surveys)[Design Lead for Christchurch Learning Centre School Satellite Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council 31 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59e7-72ad-900a-82eaae1a3048/design-lead-for-christchurch-learning-centre-school-satellite)[Penistone Station - Independent Assessor Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council 26 days left 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7973-71c1-9c37-1ba8178069cf/penistone-station-independent-assessor)[CA18575 - RFQ 2026/42 - Conservation Engineer for St Paul's Church The Crag Cemetery Rostrevor Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a144b0-e0b5-70b1-a4eb-e5b6dc8d3bbe/ca18575-rfq-202642-conservation-engineer-for-st-pauls-church-the-crag-ceme)