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19 Mar 2026 at 09:20

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19 Jul 2023 at 16:22

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20 Dec 2021 at 13:57

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23 Nov 2021 at 15:42

Tender

08 Nov 2021 at 18:12

Planning

17 Mar 2021 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Restoration Services Limited has awarded the Decommissioning & Asbestos Removal (DAR) framework, identified by tender ID DAR/FW/002–VEAT 2026, to five suppliers: Celadon Alliance, Costain Limited, Aureos Highways, Nuvia Limited, and KAEFER LIMITED. The framework is intended for decommissioning and asbestos removal activities across multiple UK sites, including Dounreay and several Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor (AGR) stations transferred from EdF. The process, completed by 1 March 2026, utilises a limited procurement method without the prior publication of a call for competition, and adheres to regulations under 72(1)(e), ensuring no substantial changes to the original framework.

This procurement presents extensive opportunities for businesses specialising in civil, mechanical, and electrical enabling works, environmental assessments, decommissioning, and asbestos remediation. Suitable contenders include those adept in demolition, waste management, and project management in both conventional and radiological contexts. Large-scale suppliers interested in contributing to nuclear site restoration will find significant prospects for growth through collaboration on this project, reinforcing technical expertise and market presence in high-stakes industrial clean-up operations.

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Notice Title

Decommissioning & Asbestos Removal (DAR) framework

Notice Description

A framework contract for decommissioning, deplanting and asbestos removal works across the NRS sites, comprising two 'Lots':<br/>Lot 1 - Conventional Deplanting, Asbestos Removal and Demolition.<br/>Lot 2 - Deplanting, Asbestos Removal and Demolition in Radiological contaminated areas.

Lot Information

Conventional Deplanting, Asbestos Removal and Demolition

The scope of services required to support this aspect of the programme includes (but is not limited to) the following requirements from the supply chain:

* Civil, mechanical, and electrical enabling works required to support the scope of asbestos remediation, deplanting and demolition;

* Environmental assessment

* Deplanting of non-radiological buildings and equipment;

* Deplanting of Plant and Equipment including lifting and the setting down of heavy items;

* Decommissioning of plant and equipment;

* Bulk stripping, treatment, and stabilisation of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) following NRS procedures for both inside and outside the Radiological Controlled Areas (RCA).

* This scope will include the movement/disposal of ACM to an approved point, which may include landfill or storage points at Sites.

* Environmental Cleaning. This will be required to give assurance that the permissible exposure limit (PEL) as set by OSHA are not exceeded for the deplanting and demolition of NRS Sites.

* Access Systems and Enclosures. Includes, but not limited to, installation and deployment of access systems including scaffolding, powered access systems, roped access and any other system of providing site staff and Contractors' access to various locations at each of the facilities for the purposes of undertaking surveying, characterisation, full bulk asbestos stripping treatment & stabilisation, monitoring, and environmental cleaning.

* Demolition of non-radiologically contaminated structures, offshore structures, tanks, and sewage systems.

* Removal of hard-standings and roads.

* Land remediation.

* Making good the surrounding areas or buildings where partial demolition has taken place in line with the Code of Practice for full or partial demolition.

* Decommissioning of switchgear and associated plant.

* Disposal off site of scrap metal arising on site.

* Waste segregation, minimisation, and disposal via appropriate waste routes; this excludes radiologically contaminated waste.

* Project management to deliver end to end projects, manage subcontractors and act as Principal Contractor where required.

* The scope also includes for the provision of professional services to undertake planning, scope definition, temporary works design, design activities and project management when required.

Renewal: The framework will be for four years with two one-year optional extensions, making for a total framework duration of six years. The exceptional characteristics detailed in the Invitation to Tender document which is available through CTM. (box restricted to 400 characters!)

Active Deplanting, Asbestos Removal and Demolition

The scope of services required to support this aspect of the programme, includes (but is not limited to) the following requirements from the supply chain: * Civil, mechanical, and electrical enabling works required to support the scope of deplanting and demolition. * Environmental assessment. * Bulk stripping, treatment, and stabilisation of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) following Magnox procedures for both inside and outside the Radiological Controlled Areas (RCA). * This scope will include the disposal of ACM to an approved point, which may include landfill or storage points at Sites. * Environmental Cleaning. This will be required to give assurance that the permissible exposure limit (PEL) as set by OSHA are not exceeded for the deplanting and demolition of Magnox Sites. * Access Systems and Enclosures. Includes, but not limited to, installation and deployment of access systems including scaffolding, powered access systems, roped access and any other system of providing site staff and Contractor's access to various locations at each of the facilities for the purposes of undertaking surveying, characterisation, full bulk asbestos stripping treatment & stabilisation, monitoring, and environmental cleaning. * Deplanting of radiological buildings and equipment. * Deplanting of Plant and Equipment, including lifting and the setting down of heavy items. * Radiological Decontamination of plant and structures prior to D&D. * Decommissioning of plant and equipment, including cooling pond furniture removal. * Decommissioning and de-planting of active and non-active water treatment plants, active laundry buildings, and structures associated with waste retrieval and processing. * Decommissioning and deplanting of radiologically contaminated tanks. * Decommissioning of switchgear and associated plant. * Boiler house and Reactor Building de-planting. * Demolition of non-contaminated structures, offshore structures, and sewage systems. * Removal of hard-standings and roads. * Making good the surrounding areas or buildings where partial demolition has taken place in line with the Code of Practice for full or partial demolition. * Disposal off site of scrap metal arising on site. * Land remediation. * Waste segregation, minimisation, and disposal via appropriate waste routes. * Project management to deliver end to end projects, manage subcontractors and act as Principal Contractor. * The scope also includes for the provision of professional services to undertake planning, scope definition, temporary works design, design activities and project management when required. Additional information: As set out in the procurement documentation the intention is to award frameworks to 3 to 4 tenderers for this Lot

Renewal: The framework will be for four years with two one-year optional extensions, making for a total framework duration of six years. The exceptional characteristics detailed in the Invitation to Tender document which is available through CTM. (box restricted to 400 characters!)

Procurement Information

NRS considers that this modification is permitted under Regulation 72(1)(e), having assessed it against the criteria for being substantial in Regulation 72(8). The inclusion of the additional sites does not render the framework agreement materially different in character from that originally procured; it does not introduce new conditions that would have affected participation; it does not alter the economic balance of the framework in favour of any contractor; it does not extend the qualitative or technical scope of the framework beyond that anticipated in the original procurement documentation; and it does not replace any contractor. The additional sites require the same nature, type and technical scope of DAR works as those identified in the original tender documents and call offs will continue to be awarded in accordance with the original commercial terms, pricing mechanisms and overall value ceiling. No amendments to rates, commercial conditions or risk allocation have been made. Accordingly, the modification is not substantial and a new procurement is not required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029c75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024924-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

45111100 - Demolition work

45111300 - Dismantling works

45262660 - Asbestos-removal work

79723000 - Waste analysis services

90650000 - Asbestos removal services

90722200 - Environmental decontamination services

98391000 - Decommissioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£485,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£485,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
1 Jun 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nuclear Restoration Services Limited
Additional Buyers

Magnox Limited

Magnox Ltd

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
THORNBURY
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Postcode Area
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
6
Supplier Names

Aureos Highways

Celadon Alliance

Costain Limited.

KAEFER LIMITED

KELTBRAY LIMITED

Nuvia Limited

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