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Calibration and Maintenance of Radiological Instruments - Installed 2027+

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

24 Feb 2026 at 16:33

Planning

22 May 2025 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited is initiating a tender for the calibration and maintenance of radiological instruments across its various sites, including additional sites from AGR transfers from EDF. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on engineering and calibration services, with the contract set to commence on 1 April 2027 and run until 31 March 2031, with potential extensions to 2035. Interested suppliers are required to respond to the supplier questionnaire via the Atamis Portal by 11 March 2026, as part of the planned procurement stage. This opportunity is primarily aimed at engaging suppliers in Warrington, United Kingdom, under the oversight of a public authority - sub-central government entity. A future notice is scheduled for 10 June 2026, marking the upcoming steps in the procurement process.

This tender opportunity could drive significant business growth for companies specialising in engineering and calibration services. With a planned contract value of £21,360,000 gross and a strong focus on servicing radiological instruments, businesses with expertise in these areas, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), stand well-positioned to compete successfully. The procurement method embraces inclusivity for SMEs, showcasing an attractive avenue for innovative firms to expand their footprint within the public sector, leveraging the framework established by the UK Public Contracts Regulations guided by the legal basis of 2023/54. Companies with experience in radiological instrumentation will find ample scope for growth through participation in this strategic tender process.

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Notice Title

Calibration and Maintenance of Radiological Instruments - Installed 2027+

Notice Description

Calibration and Maintenance of Radiological Instruments - Installed 2027+ to cover all NRS Sites including additional sites (AGR transfers from EDF)

Planning Information

Supplier Questionnaire via Atamis Portal - Responses by the 11 March 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051dae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016642-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50433000 - Calibration services

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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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