Notice Information
Notice Title
Safkeg Stillages Fabrication
Notice Description
Provision of 12 off 2 x 2 stillages Please note award value considers worst case modification increases. Submission value was PS119,000.
Planning Information
NTS is currently seeking to understand the capabilities of the market for the feasibility, fabrication, and delivery of 18 off 2x2 stillages. This Request for Information seeks to understand the capability and capacity of the market for manufacturing these stillages, to further inform strategy development for future procurement. Responses received to this RFI will be used to inform NTS’ understanding of the market and allow them to plan the future opportunity allowing sufficient time for manufacture to meet project deadlines. To participate in the RFI, please register for the Atamis supplier portal here: https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome All relevant documents will be available in the 'Opportunities and Quotes' section once registered for the "Stillages Request For Information (C26861)". Please ensure you have submit by 01/08/2025, 15:00.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-056189
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039243-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK7 - Contract Details Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
45 - Construction work
-
- CPV Codes
14622000 - Steel
45255400 - Fabrication work
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £200,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- £200,000 £100K-£500K
- Awards Value
- £136,700 £100K-£500K
- Contracts Value
- £119,000 £100K-£500K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 4 Feb 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 8 Sep 2025Expired
- Award Date
- 2 Mar 20262 months ago
- Contract Period
- 27 Apr 2026 - 13 Oct 2026 1-6 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR 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
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Warrington
- Electoral Ward
- Birchwood
- Westminster Constituency
- Warrington North
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039243-2026
29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018481-2026
2nd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007003-2026
27th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000378-2026
5th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041057-2025
17th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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