Award

Safkeg Stillages Fabrication

INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

02 Mar 2026 at 13:59

TenderUpdate

27 Jan 2026 at 11:17

Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 15:00

Planning

17 Jul 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

International Nuclear Services Limited, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Safkeg Stillages Fabrication" project. The process involves the fabrication of 12 steel stillages, with the buyer based in Warrington, UK. The contract, valued at £136,700, was awarded on 2nd March 2026 to Dal Ben S.p.A, an SME located in Italy. The procurement followed an open competitive procedure, with the contract beginning on 13th March 2026 and expected to conclude on 9th October 2026. Industry players involved in steel fabrication and goods pertaining to the nuclear sector can find this opportunity significant given the project's scope and deadline adherence.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in steel fabrication and high consequence industries such as defence, nuclear, oil & gas, and aerospace. SMEs skilled in these areas, particularly those with experience in safety-critical manufacturing, could benefit immensely by participating in similar tenders, leveraging their technical expertise to fulfill complex and quality-driven criteria. The outlined criteria during the procurements, including Factory Acceptance Testing and managing Lifetime Quality Records, provide a framework for businesses aiming to showcase their strengths and gain a foothold in prestigious projects within high-stakes sectors.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056189
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018481-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 9 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAL BEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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