D1310 Laboratories Upgrades

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

22 May 2026 at 10:16

PlanningUpdate

26 Aug 2025 at 15:07

Planning

18 Aug 2025 at 15:59

Planning

22 May 2025 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited is seeking a contractor for the "D1310 Laboratories Upgrades" project located in the UKM61 region of the United Kingdom, specifically at the Dounreay site. The procurement, tagged under construction-related services, involves refurbishment and commissioning activities. The process is currently in the planning stage, with important dates including a planned contract start date of 1st December 2026, and an end date of 30th November 2029. An open procedure is being employed for this above-threshold contract, with a gross contract value of £6,480,000, where the notice for future opportunities will be published by 1st September 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in refurbishment work, decommissioning services, and design support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable to partake in this tender, which could attract firms engaged in both mechanical and architectural services. Companies interested in securing contracts in the nuclear restoration and laboratory refurbishment domains will find this tender a strategic opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish a foothold in government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

D1310 Laboratories Upgrades

Notice Description

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) are undertaking refurbishment work within the D1310 Laboratories. A Contractor is required to undertake refurbishment and commissioning activities.

Planning Information

A market engagement session will be held via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 14:00. Please register your interest by emailing erica.innes@dounreay.nrservices.uk by 16:00 on Monday the 1st of September. Joining instructions will be provided to registered participants. The engagement session will cover; - An overview of the proposed scope of works; - The proposed commercial model including delivery approach, risks and supplychain considerations; and - Opportunity for the suppliers to provide feedback. Feedback from the engagement session will support development of our requirements and the approach to the procurement and contractual terms. A UK4 Tender Notice will be published via the Central Digital Platform in due course.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051cb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047670-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

71500000 - Construction-related services

98391000 - Decommissioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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