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K-class tie down nuts and bolts

INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES

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18 Sep 2025 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by International Nuclear Services, based in Warrington, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "K-class tie down nuts and bolts," was aimed at acquiring 228 M45 bolts and nuts for Nuclear Transport Solutions. The tender falls under the "Bolts" industry category, with CPV code 44531400, and covers delivery to various locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man. The process was conducted using an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 29th January 2025. The contract, awarded to Hydrobolt Ltd, spans from 20th June 2025 to 2nd March 2026, and carries a value of £19,856.52. As of the latest update on 18th September 2025, the procurement stage is complete and the award is active.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying bolts and screws, specifically within the nuclear transport sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete in such open procedure procurements. The contract offers the potential for businesses to establish or strengthen relationships within the nuclear transport logistics industry, providing niche products that support the safe and efficient movement of nuclear materials. The focus on specialised hardware for nuclear applications highlights opportunities for companies with expertise in high-grade metalwork and precision engineering.

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Notice Title

K-class tie down nuts and bolts

Notice Description

Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) is seeking to procure a total of 228 M45 bolts and nuts to support with safe transport of nuclear packages using its Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited (PNTL) fleet of ships.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c73a0c42-8e5f-42cb-8ba1-e44260d75080
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a116a03-6e21-4611-a7ea-9683e0afd55c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44531400 - Bolts

44531510 - Bolts and screws

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,856 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

HYDROBOLT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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