Shaft & Silo Enabling Groundworks (ATO97)

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

21 May 2026 at 10:51

Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is initiated by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority, for the title "Shaft & Silo Enabling Groundworks (ATO97)" in the works category. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage, as updated on 21st May 2026 through a procurement notice. The project involves substantial groundwork to prepare a construction site, with activities such as ground clearance, levelling, and installation of new substations planned for the region UKM61 in the United Kingdom. The contract period is anticipated to start on 15th July 2027, concluding on 15th July 2030, and a future notice is expected by 9th September 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in demolition, site preparation, and clearance work, particularly those with expertise in groundworks and infrastructure development. The project budget is planned with a gross amount of £4,200,000, and the suitability criteria indicate an opportunity for SMEs. Businesses positioned within the construction industry or those looking to expand their portfolio in foundational and infrastructure projects would find this tender beneficial. Engagement in this project could bolster business profiles and facilitate entry into a niche market within the nuclear restoration field.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Shaft & Silo Enabling Groundworks (ATO97)

Notice Description

Work to prepare the construction site footprint to accommodate future construction. Progressive ground clearance and levelling, piling and installation of foundations, spoil waste management. Supply and installation of two new substations and cabling to support future facilities. These requirements will ensure that the site is prepared in advance of the start of the main construction.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052413
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046979-2026
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

45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £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
9 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jul 2027 - 15 Jul 2030 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
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

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