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Project Services (Project Controls, Estimating and Risk)

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES

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24 Mar 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Waste Services has completed the procurement process for project-controls services relating to their nuclear projects, covering new builds, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning. The awarded contract involves schedule management, cost control, estimating, and risk mitigation, adhering to strict nuclear safety standards. Classified under the project-management services industry, the contract pertains to the North West region of the United Kingdom. The call-off from a dynamic purchasing system resulted in an award on 2nd March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2028, illustrating a key opportunity for businesses operating at the intersect of project management and nuclear safety.

This tender creates significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in project management, estimation, and risk management services. Prima Uno Limited has been selected as the supplier, indicating alignment with the buyer's expectations and industry expertise in nuclear project controls. The dynamic purchasing system approach ensures selective procurement, offering a competitive edge to businesses with experience in nuclear projects and the resources to comply with complex and safety-critical demands, thereby promoting sector-specific growth and sustainability.

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Notice Title

Project Services (Project Controls, Estimating and Risk)

Notice Description

To engage a service provider for project controls services that support Nuclear Waste Services nuclear project and programmes including new builds, operations, maintenance, or decommissioning. Services will encompass schedule management, cost control, estimating, and risk mitigation to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, with minimised risks, and in full compliance with nuclear safety standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f41912d-f9db-42df-89e6-1557107f7e24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3f0920-e965-43e6-89fa-d99f877cd30c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CALDERBRIDGE
Postcode
CA20 1DB
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRIMA UNO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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