Notice Information
Notice Title
Provision to Design & Build a Universal Transport Container
Notice Description
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE IS PS434,018.40 (inc VAT) AWARDED TO OLDHAM ENGINEERING LIMITED. This contract was originally advertised as a below-threshold procedure. However, the procurement process followed the principles and procedural steps of an above-threshold open procedure, including publication on the Find a Tender Service and full compliance with transparency and equal treatment obligations. Following closure of the tender and completion of the evaluation process, it became clear that the total cumulative value of the contract exceeds the relevant threshold. In recognition of this, and in line with best practice and procurement transparency, we held voluntarily applied an 8-day standstill period prior to contract award. NTS are seeking a manufacturer to design and build a universal transport container. Additional supporting assets are also required as outlined in the specification and scope of work.
Planning Information
Request for information distributed online to understand market availability of suppliers with design and build capabilities
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05048f
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067053-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK10 - Contract Change Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Below threshold - open competition
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
-
- CPV Codes
71300000 - Engineering services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £150,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- £150,000 £100K-£500K
- Awards Value
- £179,085 £100K-£500K
- Contracts Value
- £179,085 £100K-£500K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 21 Oct 20254 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 20 Jun 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 25 Apr 2025Expired
- Award Date
- 27 Aug 20255 months ago
- Contract Period
- 7 Oct 2025 - 7 Aug 2026 6-12 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED
- Additional Buyers
- Contact Name
- Harry Spracklen
- Contact Email
- harry.spracklen@ntsglobal.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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067053-2025
21st October 2025 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063287-2025
8th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056006-2025
12th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030067-2025
5th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020073-2025
9th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015787-2025
17th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
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