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Gemini waste package

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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22 Jul 2025 at 17:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Gemini waste package" has been undertaken by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Warrington, UKD61. This contract involves the collection of a Gemini waste package from Harwell, delivery to EDS Compound at Sellafield Ltd, and subsequent return of the empty package to Harwell. The procurement, classified under the services industry category and specifically targeting the transportation of low-level nuclear waste, reached its completion stage with the contract being awarded to Sellafield Ltd. The contract was signed on 31st March 2025 and runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £81,363.41. The procurement followed a 'below threshold - without competition' direct method.

This procurement presents a business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in nuclear waste management and transportation services. Although the contract was directly awarded and thus did not involve open competition, understanding the specific needs and operations of Nuclear Restoration Services Limited can serve as a valuable reference for similar future contracts. Large-scale enterprises, like Sellafield Ltd, equipped with the capabilities for safe and efficient nuclear waste transportation, stand well-positioned to meet the demanding requirements of such contracts. Businesses considering entry into this sector should focus on capacity building and compliance with stringent industry standards, thereby enhancing their suitability and competitiveness in similar public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gemini waste package

Notice Description

Collection of Gemini waste package from Harwell, delivery to EDS Compound at SL then return of empty package to Harwell

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056441
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042205-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90521410 - Transportation of low level nuclear waste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,802 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Pauline MacKemsley
Contact Email
pauline.z.mackemsley@nrsites.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

SELLAFIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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