Tender

Statutory Examination Services 2026+

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 15:59

Planning

22 Jan 2026 at 15:36

Planning

23 Oct 2025 at 13:36

Planning

23 May 2025 at 10:43

Planning

17 Mar 2025 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited is focused on providing 'Statutory Examination Services 2026+', aimed at carrying out routine and statutory examination, inspection, and consultancy services across several nuclear sites including NRS, NRS Dounreay, Sellafield, NNL, NWS & NTS. Classified under technical inspection services and engineering insurance services, this tender is in the 'active' stage at present, following an open procurement procedure, with a total estimated gross value of £29,160,000. Situated in Warrington, UK, the contracting authority is a sub-central government public authority. Interested suppliers should note that the submission deadline is on the 9th of March 2026, with the award period scheduled to conclude by the 9th of July 2026. The contract period is expected to start on 1st November 2026, potentially extending to a maximum of 10 years with optional renewals.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical inspection, engineering services, and consultancy within the nuclear sector. Companies capable of delivering high-quality services, as evidenced by the technical aspects holding a weighted criterion of 55%, will find this tender particularly advantageous. Additionally, organisations with innovations in social value and contract management that align with the award criteria may stand out in this competitive arena. With a substantial budget allocation and a long-term contract offering, this tender represents a strong growth opportunity for experienced contractors seeking to expand their footprint in the nuclear industry.

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Notice Title

Statutory Examination Services 2026+

Notice Description

Collaborative NDA Procurement - NRS Lead Contracting Authority Carry out routine and statutory examination/inspection and consultancy services across the NDA OpCos - NRS, NRS Dounreay, Sellafield, NNL, NWS & NTS

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Contact period of 5 years with the option to extend up to 10 years in total

Renewal: 2 optional extensions awarded at the sole discretion of the contracting authority, taking the total potential duration to 10 years. 3 year optional extension and a 2 year optional extension.

Planning Information

To obtain further information, including all documentation, please follow these steps: 1. Log in to the supplier portal at: https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome. 2. Locate the opportunity using 'Find Opportunities' or use ref C28079

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007241-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

66519200 - Engineering insurance services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,300,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£24,300,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
27 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2034-10-02

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Caroline Milner
Contact Email
caroline.j.milner@nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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