Planning

Pension Trustee Services

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

27 Nov 2025 at 09:57

Planning

23 Apr 2025 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, has commenced the planning phase for procuring Pension Trustee Services. This procurement process is structured under a competitive flexible procedure seeking two suppliers to provide Pension Trustee Directors, each appointed to NRS's legacy Defined Benefits scheme’s Corporate Trustee Board. The procurement stage is currently planned, with a planned value grossing £1,110,000 GBP. Prospective suppliers should be mindful of the expression of interest deadline on 5 January 2026, at 12:00 pm, with the inquiry period concluding on 17 December 2025. The main industry category for this tender is pension services, and the contractual agreement is intended to commence on 1 April 2026, lasting until 31 March 2032.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pension services, particularly those with expertise in investment and trustee management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly relevant, as the procurement process encourages participation from such entities. Engaging in this competitive procedure could enhance business growth through establishing a long-term relationship with a significant public authority in the nuclear restoration sector. Companies that possess the technical quality to meet a demanding criterion, where technical and commercial aspects carry a weight of 75% and 25% respectively, will be particularly well-suited to submit a proposal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pension Trustee Services

Notice Description

NRS are seeking to put in place a Professional Services Contract with a supplier for the provision of two Pension Trustee Directors with investment expertise. This is in relation to NRS' legacy Defined Benefits pension scheme and its Corporate Trustee Board. As the service is in relation to a Corporate Trustee Board, NRS must appoint two different suppliers.

Planning Information

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Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050628
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077527-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66520000 - Pension services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£925,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£925,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
3 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2031-07-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Gissela Hughes
Contact Email
gissela.m.hughes@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

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