Award

Manufacturability Assessment of the PEGASUS Transport Package Design

INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jan 2026 at 08:30

Award

09 Dec 2025 at 11:39

Tender

04 Nov 2025 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by International Nuclear Services Limited, a public authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom. The tender is titled "Manufacturability Assessment of the PEGASUS Transport Package Design" and falls under the industry category of engineering design services. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the related contract having been made active on 21st January 2026, and is expected to conclude by 20th April 2026. The process utilised an open competition procurement method applicable to below-threshold engagements. The overall aim is to assess and optimise the manufacturability of PEGASUS transport package designs, ensuring efficient and scalable production.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the engineering and consultancy sectors, especially those experienced in design and production assessments. With an emphasis on identifying optimal manufacturing methods and potential automation strategies based on fleet sizes, this contract can offer substantial growth prospects for companies that can provide innovative, cost-efficient solutions for large-scale manufacturing projects. Large enterprises like Frazer-Nash Consultancy Limited, which has been awarded the contract, demonstrate the kind of capability that could be competitive. However, given the SME-friendly submission criteria, smaller specialist firms could also find opportunities in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Manufacturability Assessment of the PEGASUS Transport Package Design

Notice Description

The NTS objectives for the manufacturability assessment are: a) Undertake an assessment of the design and make recommendations for change, where necessary, to improve manufacturability and the ability to inspect b) Confirm the optimum method of manufacture of the PEGASUS key components with a focus on fleet manufacture c) Identify any differences in strategy based on fleet size i.e. if there are any fleet sizes (10, 100, 1000) that would bring in different processes, such as automation. d) Develop a cost estimated programme of delivery for production of a fleet of PEGASUS packages

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005551-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£69,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£69,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 20 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY

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