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PlanningUpdate

21 May 2026 at 10:50

Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Silo Transition Works" is being initiated by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Risley, Warrington. This project falls under the works category, specifically involving demolition work, and will take place in the United Kingdom with a focus on the UKM61 region. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a notice date set for 1st September 2026. The project is structured to prepare the Silo structure and demolish an adjacent structure in preparation for future construction work, and the contract period is planned from 3rd May 2027 to 3rd May 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in demolition and construction, especially those offering capabilities in concrete coring, structural modifications, and roofing work. The procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions for site preparation and construction support in the nuclear sector. With a substantial budget, this contract could support business growth by leveraging new expertise and expanding into the nuclear infrastructure domain, a sector poised for consistent demand and development.

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Notice Title

Silo Transition Works

Notice Description

Work to prepare the Silo structure and demolish adjacent structure D9882, to enable the future construction of the D3310 Wet Silo retrieval facility. MArket engagement details to follow Activities will include concrete coring to install new service penetrations into the Silo roof, diversion of existing monitoring and control services via the penetrations, removal of the existing Silo roof pugs and installation of replacement shielded plugs, resealing of the Silo roof.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05240f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046977-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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


CPV Codes

45111100 - Demolition work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 May 2027 - 3 May 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
Contact Name
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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

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