Award

2025/26 Pension Fund - Investment Advice (Recharge to Scheme)

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2025 at 15:44

Award

05 Jun 2025 at 14:00

Award

05 Jun 2025 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited involves the direct award of a contract for investment advice concerning the 2025/26 Pension Fund. The award, officially signed on 20th June 2025, appoints AON Investments as the investment adviser. This tender is in the services category, specifically involving pension investment services, according to CPV classification 66131100. Located in Warrington, UK, the buying organisation is a public authority operating within sub-central government. The procurement adhered to legal requirements, utilising a direct award method, marking the process as complete, with contract activities spanning from 23rd June 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in financial services, especially those with expertise in pension fund management and investment advisory roles. Large-scale enterprises like AON, known for their robust capacity in handling substantial investments for pension schemes, are well-suited for this type of procurement. The direct award procurement method underscores a pre-existing trusting relationship, highlighting potential for long-term collaborations for firms with established credibility in financial regulatory compliance and advice within the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

2025/26 Pension Fund - Investment Advice (Recharge to Scheme)

Notice Description

The Trustee has appointed AON as the investment adviser for the pension scheme, in line with legal requirements for trustees to use regulated professionals. Investment advice costs are recharged to the pension fund, not paid directly by the employer, although the employer ultimately funds the scheme.

Procurement Information

The Trustee has appointed Aon as the investment adviser, in compliance with legal requirements for pension schemes to engage a regulated professional. Under the ESPS rules, investment-related costs are the only fees that can be charged directly to the pension fund rather than the employer. Although the employer ultimately funds the scheme, these fees are recharged to the fund.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0543a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034506-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66131100 - Pension investment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,277,931 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,277,931 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Alwena OWen
Contact Email
alwena.owen@nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AON INVESTMENTS

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