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HNB - Supply of Chemicals

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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22 Apr 2026 at 15:04

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06 Nov 2025 at 11:43

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05 Nov 2025 at 17:25

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "HNB - Supply of Chemicals" has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Warrington, United Kingdom. The procurement process is classified under the industry category for various chemical products and follows the direct award method as part of the UK's nuclear decommissioning programme. This award is part of the transition of Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor (AGR) sites from EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited to Nuclear Restoration Services, with significant technical and regulatory continuity required at the Hunterston B site. This procurement process, initiated under legal framework UKPGA 2023/54, commenced on April 1, 2026, and is set to conclude on December 31, 2026, with potential extensions until December 31, 2027. Brenntag (UK) Limited, based in Leeds, has been awarded the contract, valued at £466,752 GBP, with a gross maximum value of £560,102.4 GBP.

This direct award presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the nuclear sector, particularly those offering chemical supplies that meet stringent safety and regulatory requirements. Large-scale suppliers familiar with the nuclear industry would be well-suited to compete for future contracts through Nuclear Restoration Services' established procurement processes. Brenntag (UK) Limited's involvement highlights a preference for suppliers that can ensure seamless continuation of services amidst critical operational transitions. Such opportunities not only promise growth in the specialised chemical supply market but also reinforce the importance of strategic partnerships with entities adept in handling complex technical demands essential to ensuring the safe and cost-effective decommissioning of nuclear sites.

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Notice Title

HNB - Supply of Chemicals

Notice Description

Supply of Chemicals at Hunterston B

Procurement Information

As part of the UK's nuclear decommissioning programme, Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) will begin taking ownership of assets and the responsibility for the Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor (AGR) sites from EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited (EDF). This transition, starting with Hunterston B in spring 2026, marks a key milestone in ensuring the continued safe, secure and cost-effective decommissioning of the UK's nuclear legacy. NRS is committed to transparency and collaboration throughout this transfer process, working closely with EDF, regulators and stakeholders to deliver a seamless transfer whilst maintaining the highest standards of regulatory, safety and environmental compliance. In line with this commitment, NRS therefore intends to make a direct award in accordance with Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 and wishes to advise that the existing EDF contract with Brenntag (UK) Limited, as detailed in this notice, is being novated to Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) as part of the AGR site transfer process. This is a direct award for the purposes of Procurement Act 2023 and is being made pursuant to Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023 NRS considers Paragraph 6 applies as the services provided by Brenntag (UK) Limited are critical to the ongoing operation of Hunterston B and it would create significant technical difficulties and unacceptable regulatory risks to NRS for another supplier to supply the Goods at this time. Following completion of this novated contract, all future requirements will be progressed through NRS's established procurement processes and in continued compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). Brenntag (UK) Limited is neither an excluded or excludable supplier. A Contract Award Notice and Contract Details Notice will follow in accordance with Procurement Act 2023. ** Please note ** This is a framework and will be called off as and when required with no current commitment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036772-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24960000 - Various chemical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£466,752 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£466,752 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
2
Supplier Names

BRENNTAG

BRENNTAG (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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