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Reactor Buildings Height Reduction (EXECUTION phase)

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Reactor Buildings Height Reduction (EXECUTION phase)" at the Trawsfynydd site in Wales has been completed, with Nuclear Restoration Services Ltd acting as the buying organisation. This tender involved the selective procurement method through a competitive procedure with negotiation due to its value, which is GBP 71,813,292. The procurement focuses on works related to construction, civil engineering, and demolition within the Snowdonia National Park, primarily involving crane hire, site preparation, and clearance work. The contract was awarded to Costain Limited on 2 October 2025, and it is scheduled to run from 6 October 2025 until 29 March 2029, aligning with the overall objective of preparing the reactor buildings for future decommissioning by reducing their height and visual impact.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in heavy construction and specialised engineering services, particularly those with experience in infrastructure decommissioning and environmental compliance. Companies providing crane hire, demolition, asbestos removal, and reinforced-concrete work are particularly well-suited to participate in such projects, potentially leading to long-term growth and engagement in similar decommissioning projects across the UK. The procurement's focus on competitive negotiation allows for flexibility in solution offerings, making it an attractive prospect for innovative businesses capable of efficient, sustainable construction practices.

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Notice Title

Reactor Buildings Height Reduction (EXECUTION phase)

Notice Description

The existing Reactor Buildings at Trawsfynydd are now life expired and require works to mitigate against further degradation, thus ensuring they remain safe and compliant for subsequent decommissioning activities. In addition there are long term commitments through the Town and Country Planning process to reduce the visual impact the buildings currently have on the landscape within the Snowdonia National Park. The Height Reduction project has therefore been implemented with the objective of reducing the height of both reactor buildings such that they are left in a safe and stable configuration for the next phase of works to decommission the Trawsfynydd site whilst significantly reducing ongoing asset investment demands. The reduction in height will also satisfy the requirements to lessen the visual impact the current full height buildings have within the Snowdonia National Park.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2d6aadb-d278-4c55-b3a4-a286427e08d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64653164-9879-4b04-8195-949ce6ff8677
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

45111100 - Demolition work

45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work

45111300 - Dismantling works

45113000 - Siteworks

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45210000 - Building construction work

45262100 - Scaffolding work

45262110 - Scaffolding dismantling work

45262120 - Scaffolding erection work

45262300 - Concrete work

45262310 - Reinforced-concrete work

45262330 - Concrete repair work

45262660 - Asbestos-removal work

45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

45510000 - Hire of cranes with operator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,813,292 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,813,292 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 29 Mar 2029 3-4 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 RESTORATION SERVICES LTD
Contact Name
Fiona Pearse
Contact Email
fiona.pearse@nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TRAWSFYNYDD
Postcode
LL41 4DT
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Trawsfynydd
Westminster Constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COSTAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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