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Provision of Type 1 Adapter Plates

INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES

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13 May 2025 at 14:00

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Summary of the contracting process

International Nuclear Services has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Type 1 Adapter Plates," an initiative aimed at securing 8 adapter plates for the safe transportation of nuclear packages via the Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited fleet. This procurement, classified under "Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items," is set within the broad geographical scope of locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and wider Europe. The tender, conducted through an open procedure, reached the award stage on 13th May 2025, with the contract to be executed from 2nd June 2025 to 29th May 2026. The procurement was suitable for SMEs and involved an anticipated budget between £850,000 and £950,000, with the awarded contract value standing at £861,788.06.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in fabrication work, particularly those classified as SMEs such as Oldham Engineering Ltd, the awarded supplier. The demand for precise engineering and onshore fabrication work within the nuclear transport sector opens avenues for companies with expertise in producing specialised transportation components. Businesses with capabilities in handling complex detailed designs and fulfilling a contract across multiple regions could benefit significantly from similar future tenders, leveraging the requirement for intricate, high-value manufacturing projects in a highly specialised industry. The open procedure ensures competitive participation, offering an equitable platform for businesses aiming to expand their footprints in the nuclear transport fabrication market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Type 1 Adapter Plates

Notice Description

Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) is seeking to procure 8 adapter plates for safe transport of nuclear packages using its Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited (PNTL) fleet of ships. The adapter plates have been progressed to a detailed design and are ready to go to full fabrication. The full process is anticipated to take 12 months and will be delivered in 2 tranches.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96712d8c-4ee8-4915-9df3-14fe1234b623
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d03ed57-fb39-4ae1-b11d-45d2b62ffd95
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items

45255400 - Fabrication work

45255420 - Onshore fabrication work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£861,788 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 29 May 2026 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
INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OLDHAM ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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