Planning

D1310 Laboratories Upgrades

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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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, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, UK, is planning an extensive upgrade and refurbishment project for the D1310 Laboratories at Dounreay. This procurement, titled "D1310 Laboratories Upgrades," falls within the construction-related services and refurbishment work categories. It involves tasks such as mechanical, electrical, and architectural design, as well as commissioning activities. As part of the planning stage, a market engagement session is scheduled for 3rd September 2025 via Microsoft Teams. Interested suppliers need to register by 1st September 2025. The procurement is set to begin in April 2026 and conclude in March 2029, with the tender notice due on the Central Digital Platform in early 2026.

This project presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in construction, refurbishment, and decommissioning services. Businesses involved in design support can also leverage this opportunity given the procurement's design requirements. Given the project's scope and the UK's investment in infrastructure, participating companies could enhance their portfolio by showcasing their capabilities in delivering high-value contracts within the nuclear sector. The planned engagement session provides a valuable platform for suppliers to gain insights into the procurement scope and give feedback, which could influence final contractual terms.

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Notice Title

D1310 Laboratories Upgrades

Notice Description

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) are undertaking a series of services upgrades and refurbishment work within the D1310 Laboratories. A Contractor is required to undertake mechanical, electrical and architectural design, 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/051353-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

71500000 - Construction-related services

79933000 - Design support services

98391000 - Decommissioning services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
Erica Innes
Contact Email
erica.innes@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
+441847803796

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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