Tender

Provision to Design a Secure ISO Container & Tie Down

INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 11:48

Planning

24 Oct 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

International Nuclear Services Limited, located in Warrington, United Kingdom, is actively engaged in a tender process to design a secure ISO container and tie-down system. This procurement from the sub-central government authority falls under engineering services and is classified as a service contract with an estimated gross value of £240,000. The process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 15th January 2026, while enquiries are accepted until 12th January 2026. The contract aims to meet Category II security requirements during transport for the PEGASUS conveyance. The open procedure allows electronic submissions and communication in English, with final awards expected by 3rd February 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in engineering services, particularly those with expertise in security installations and vehicle design. Businesses that have a strong track record in developing secure transport solutions for road, rail, and ship modalities are particularly well-suited to compete. Smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process accommodates these entities. The tender seeks firms with technical knowledge, experience, and proven quality testing credentials, ensuring that a well-rounded approach in technical capability will be highly valued.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision to Design a Secure ISO Container & Tie Down

Notice Description

To meet Category II security requirements during transport it is assumed a Secure ISO Container is required as the conveyance for PEGASUS. An integrated tie-down system shall be required to facilitate loading and securing of PEGASUS in the Secure ISO Container.

Planning Information

This Request for Information seeks to understand the capability and capacity of the market for the design of a HSV, 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. Responses should be emailed to harry.spracklen@ntsglobal.uk by 03/11/2025, 11:00am

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d32b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080080-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
4 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 3 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Harry Spracklen
Contact Email
harry.spracklen@ntsglobal.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

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