NNL is a Contracting Authority (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-sector-procurement-policy) and as such follows the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/102/contents/made).
NNL’s procurement team has three key objectives:
- Customer Service – we aim to make the buying process as smooth as possible while managing any risks. We also aim to ensure the business’s procurement needs are met efficiently and on time through effective planning, advice and collaboration with our supply chain.
- Compliance – we are the guardians of the Public Contract Regulations. We operate in a framework we call the Ten Golden Rules of Procurement (link)
- Best Value – in addition to price, we also consider risk and quality. We look to reduce our overall procurement costs by utilising framework contracts – ensuring an efficient process for NNL and our suppliers.
Click here to access the Procurement Pipeline.
Meet the Buyer – Live sessions
National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is hosting 2 Meet the Buyer events, providing suppliers with a unique opportunity to engage directly with our procurement team and gain valuable insights.
The event will include informative sessions on upcoming procurement reform initiatives, highlighting the evolving landscape of purchasing processes and compliance requirements.
Additionally, there will be an emphasis on creating social value, with guidance on how suppliers can align their offers to support our approach, aims and ambitions.
Attendees will also be briefed on NNL’s procurement pipeline, offering a forward look at upcoming projects and opportunities for collaboration.
Attendees will have the chance to engage with our procurement team, ask questions, and network with peers, making this a valuable occasion to learn and connect.
Tickets for the event are limited to two per company, so early registration is encouraged. Please use links below to book.
Friday 22nd November – Warrington
Tuesday 3rd December – Workington
Procurement Reform Act 2023
Please be aware: Public Procurement is changing. Learn about the changes and how they will impact you: The Official Transforming Public Procurement Knowledge Drops – Gov.UK (www.gov.uk)
No PO No Pay
On the 6th of June 2024, NNL implemented a No PO No Pay Policy, which means that invoices received with no Purchase Order (PO) number referenced, will be returned to the supplier for it to be included.