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2KM Polymer Dispensing System (PDS) Support Contract

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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25 Jul 2025 at 11:30

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25 Jul 2025 at 11:12

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24 Jul 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves a 60-month support contract for the 2KM Polymer Dispensing System (PDS), awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a public authority under sub-central government. This procurement, completed on 25 July 2025, pertains to the services industry, specifically mechanical and electrical engineering services. It took place in the United Kingdom, with the buyer located in Warrington and supplier 2KM (UK) Ltd based in Worcestershire. The direct award was justified by 2KM being the sole provider with proprietary knowledge and exclusive rights essential for the operation of the equipment. The contract period starts on 1 August 2025 and ends on 31 July 2030.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in engineering support services for niche or proprietary technologies. Large enterprises capable of undertaking long-term maintenance and support contracts, with expertise in handling specialised equipment, would find this type of procurement advantageous. The unique demand for proprietary knowledge ensures competitive advantage for businesses with exclusive technological capabilities or patents related to the specified systems.

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Notice Title

2KM Polymer Dispensing System (PDS) Support Contract

Notice Description

60-month Support and assistance contract for 2KM Polymer Dispensing System (PDS), Process GearMix 520, Machine Number P120823, associated with the Pre Conditioning Facility (PCF) Polymer Line (Lot 1). The plant accurately meters the constituent components, that when mixed, for the polymer that entombs the radioactive waste ion exchange media within encapsulated drums. The contract is based on four visits per annum, one service and three inspections and is supported with the critical spares identified in accordance with HINA/HAWO/391

Procurement Information

2KM are the only supplier capable of delivering the required support due to the proprietary knowledge they have of the polymer line they designed; in addition, they have exclusive rights to the software required for the operation of the process and the system will not be interoperable with third party support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043116-2025
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

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71336000 - Engineering support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£217,170 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£217,170 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
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
Pauline MacKemsley
Contact Email
pauline.z.mackemsley@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

2KM (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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