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Tender

07 Jul 2026 at 15:43

Planning

23 Oct 2025 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

International Nuclear Services Limited, under the auspices of Nuclear Transport Solutions (part of the UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority), is actively seeking a qualified economic operator to manage the Global Bunker Procurement Service and associated supply chain for its PNTL fleet. Located in Warrington, UK, the organisation requires services across various locations globally, including the UK and Japan. The tender, titled “GLOBAL BUNKER PROCUREMENT SERVICE & ASSOCIATED SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT”, falls within the services industry category. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with the submission closing date set for 7th August 2026. Following evaluation, the contract is anticipated to commence on 14th November 2026, potentially extending up to five years. The procurement procedure is conducted through a competitive flexible approach, aimed at enhancing operational flexibility and resilience in the nuclear shipping domain.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in commodity brokerage, fuels, or ship refuelling services to secure a long-term contract. With an estimated contract value reaching up to £179,000 over a five-year period, excluding the bunker supply and credit costs, the tender is suited for experienced suppliers who can offer innovative solutions and efficient management of fuel procurement on a global scale. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate a robust financial standing with an economic risk rating of 2 or equivalent, which could appeal to SMEs looking to expand their market presence within the nuclear transport sector. Moreover, the contract promises stable business growth through a constant need for supply chain management and bunker procurement, highlighting opportunities for operational excellence in a specialised industry.

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Notice Title

GLOBAL BUNKER PROCUREMENT SERVICE & ASSOCIATED SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Notice Description

Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) is part of the UK's Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), a public body responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient clean-up of the UK's nuclear legacy. We are experts at providing solutions to complex nuclear transport and logistics challenges. International Nuclear Solutions Limited (INS) are one of the legal entities within NTS who's primary focus is providing world-leading nuclear shipping capabilities. For further information relating to NTS please visit https://nucleartransportsolutions.com/ INS have an ongoing requirement for bunker fuel to support the PNTL fleet of vessels on a global basis. International Nuclear Services Limited (INS) are seeking to appoint a suitable qualified and experienced economic operator to deliver a Global Bunker Procurement Service & Associated Supply Chain Management on behalf of INS, to support the delivery of operations to our customers. The services are required to operate on a global basis to enable operational flexibility, resilience and competitivity of the INS shipping function. The anticipated value of this service contract (excluding bunker supply) is between PS21,500- PS107,600 for the initial 3-year term and between PS35,700 and PS179,000.00 over a full 5-year period, excluding credit costs, should the optional extension of 2 years be invoked. This value is based upon current anticipated demand, which is subject to change. The duration of the contract is anticipated to be circa 3 years with a 24-month optional extension, representing a maximum term of 5 years.

Planning Information

INS are seeking to engage with market operators within the Bunkering supply marketplace including but not limited to bunker brokers, bunker suppliers and bunker traders. This market engagement exercise consists of a briefing meeting, questionnaire and potentially further engagement with participants upon invitation. Interested parties should register their interest to this PME via the OneNda portal. This can be found at the following address: https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome Initial registration of your company is achieved by using the above website link and then clicking on "Register Here". Following registration of Interest to the PME, invitations will be issued for the briefing webinar, which is anticipated to be delivered on 13th November 2025, however this is subject to change. The intention of the webinar is to allow cascade of information to those parties interested in the potential opportunity and to allow for questions within the session. Following the session, interested parties are asked to complete a feedback form and may be invited to meet to discuss and/or clarify further with regards to the opportunity. Feedback collated from market engagement will be utilised in the development of the procurement strategy for the next iteration of the current agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063837-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

09100000 - Fuels

09135000 - Fuel oils

63721400 - Ship refuelling services

66132000 - Commodity brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£179,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£179,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
23 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Nov 2026 - 13 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-10-01

Notice Status

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

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

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