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Winfrith Engineering: ILW Management Support

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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21 Aug 2025 at 08:48

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15 Jul 2025 at 08:25

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18 Jun 2025 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Winfrith Engineering: ILW Management Support" is overseen by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, acting as the buyer. This project falls under the engineering services industry and is being implemented on-site at the Winfrith Site in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has been completed with a direct award method due to the technical reasons outlined in sections S.41 (II) and (V) of the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was signed on 15 August 2025 and commenced on 18 August 2025, with the potential for extensions until 31 July 2026. The initial contract period is set to run until 28 March 2026, with contractual commitments valued at £552,000 gross.

This opportunity for ILW Management Support at Winfrith might interest businesses with technical expertise in engineering services, especially those capable of executing site-specific projects effectively. The contract was awarded to Cavendish Nuclear Limited, a large-scale organisation instrumental in supporting the site's critical path towards closure. Businesses with experience in nuclear site management, particularly those accustomed to working in specialised environments like Winfrith, would have a competitive edge in similar future tenders. The procurement process highlights the importance of specialist knowledge and continuity in managing complex engineering undertakings, which could offer substantial growth for enterprises with requisite technical capabilities.

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Notice Title

Winfrith Engineering: ILW Management Support

Notice Description

ILW Management Support for Winfrith Engineering, located at Winfrith Site

Procurement Information

This request is raised against S.41 (II) - single supplier (technical reasons) and S.41 (V) additional repeat services. o The resources required to carry out the work have been working extensively with Winfrith Site and, as such, have a unique understanding, experience and knowledge of the projects, plant and site. o Due to the specialist nature of the work, the work is site based at Winfrith. o The work being undertaken by these resources is on the critical path for Winfrith site closure. Failure to secure these individuals would directly impact site closure dates and would lead to additional costs in addition to delays.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050401-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 28 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
Janet Smith
Contact Email
janet.smith@nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
07955 399092

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

CAVENDISH NUCLEAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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