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20 Aug 2025 at 17:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Demolition of Harwell Building B401.8" was managed by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, based in Warrington, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the demolition work category within the works procurement classification, specifically assigned to the Harwell location, in the UKJ1 region. The process was conducted using a limited procurement method, where the DAR Framework allowed an award without a prior call for competition. With the process being in the award stage, the contract was signed on 31st July 2025 and is valued at £2,239,156.23. Relevant industry stakeholders should note that the completion status is listed as "complete", and the supplier awarded was Celadon Alliance, a large company with headquarters in Manchester. Despite the initial status of some lots being cancelled, the procurement for key lot 1 was successfully completed.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale demolition work and those capable of operating within specialised frameworks such as the DAR Framework. Although the competitive bidding environment had initially attracted two bids, the absence of small and medium-sized enterprise bids suggests a niche for smaller contractors to position themselves for future tenders in the same field. Companies with expertise or interest in nuclear site operations and restoration, particularly those that can align with Nuclear Restoration Services’ objectives and operational scope, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Demolition of Harwell Building B401.8

Notice Description

Demolition of Harwell Building B401.8

Procurement Information

Contract awarded via DAR Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058bad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050333-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111100 - Demolition work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,239,156 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nuclear Restoration Services Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Postcode Area
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
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Celadon Alliance

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