Award

Spare Scabbler Head x2

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2026 at 13:56

Award

10 Dec 2025 at 11:37

Award

06 Nov 2025 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, located in Warrington, is the buying organisation for the tender titled "Spare Scabbler Head x2," pertaining to the procurement of spare parts within the mechanical industry category. This contract was specifically awarded through a direct procurement method, as Barrnon Ltd holds the intellectual property for the required scabbler heads, with no reasonable alternatives available. The procurement process, identified by the contract ID 000687-2026, is at the award stage, with the contract being active as of 23 December 2025 and concluding on 20 March 2026. This project, focused in the United Kingdom, is supported by legal framework 2023/54 under UKPGA.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of mechanical spare parts, especially those with capabilities in producing bespoke or intellectual property-bound components. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Barrnon Ltd can particularly benefit, as bespoke intellectual property holdings can offer competitive advantages in such direct award processes. Companies that focus on innovation and hold exclusive rights to niche products are well-suited to engage with procurement processes such as this, potentially leading to business growth through enhanced visibility and increased contracts within the sub-central government public authority sector.

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Notice Title

Spare Scabbler Head x2

Notice Description

Purchase of Spare Scabbler Head x2.

Procurement Information

Barrnon Ltd hold the intellectual property rights for the Scabbler Heads which Dounreay require and there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbcd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000687-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34320000 - Mechanical spare parts except engines and engine parts

34913000 - Miscellaneous spare parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£195,269 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£234,322 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 1-6 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
Kerrie Mackay
Contact Email
kerrie.mackay@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
01847 803514

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

BARRNON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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