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Phase 2 GameChanger - BEPO & Spring Hangers

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited

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06 Oct 2026 at 17:19

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Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services has commissioned research services for Phase 2 of its GameChanger programme, focused on the British Experimental Pile 0 (BEPO) and spring hangers. The work is associated with the buyer’s Dungeness A site in Romney Marsh, Kent (TN29 9PP); the procurement also lists delivery across the United Kingdom and a range of overseas locations. The requirement is for specialist research into these named subjects, rather than a general research-services engagement. The buying organisation is Nuclear Restoration Services, which is responsible for the procurement. The available scope identifies the two technical topics but does not describe specific research tasks or outputs.

The procurement is complete and awarded. Nuclear Restoration Services selected the National Nuclear Laboratory for the contract, with an award date of 1 October 2026. The awarded value is £343,638.73, and the contract period runs from 1 October 2026 to 31 July 2027. The requirement was procured selectively as a call-off from a framework agreement, rather than through an open competition. The tender submission deadline was 17 September 2026 at 12:00. It is categorised as a services procurement, with research services as its principal classification. The recorded suitability assessment says it was not suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises. The award information identifies one selected supplier and does not divide the requirement into separate lots.

For suppliers considering comparable future research requirements from Nuclear Restoration Services, this award indicates demand for specialist work connected with the BEPO experimental pile and spring hangers at Dungeness A. A credible competitor would need research capability directly relevant to those technical subjects and the capacity to deliver a focused programme for a nuclear-site customer. The selected supplier was the National Nuclear Laboratory, providing a relevant benchmark for the type of organisation appointed. The buyer used a selective call-off from a framework, so suppliers’ route to similar work may depend on access to an appropriate framework rather than responding to an unrestricted competition. The published suitability assessment indicates that smaller firms and voluntary or community organisations were not considered suitable for this requirement; businesses should assess whether they can meet its specialist scope and delivery scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Phase 2 GameChanger - BEPO & Spring Hangers

Notice Description

Phase 2 GameChanger - British Experimental Pile 0 (BEPO) & Spring Hangers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20c3e9ca-57b1-40af-b297-a56d9cc3f292
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22eee460-7364-4c75-a9b3-ae23c183cd9f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£343,638 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£343,638 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20266 days ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nuclear Restoration Services Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROMNEY MARSH
Postcode
TN29 9PP
Postcode Area
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Walland & Denge Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

National Nuclear Laboratory

Further Information

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