Award

Spare Scabbler Head x2

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

25 Mar 2026 at 11:26

ContractAmendment

16 Mar 2026 at 10:17

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, a public authority based in Warrington, UK, is overseeing the procurement process for two Spare Scabbler Heads. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically miscellaneous spare parts, and is necessitated by unforeseen circumstances, including encountering unexpectedly hard rock types at a project site. The initial contracts, dated December 2025 to March 2026, were directly awarded to Barrnon Ltd due to exclusive intellectual property rights, with the most recent contract amendment published on 25 March 2026. The procurement process is primarily in the contract amendment stage, with the procurement method being direct award due to the lack of reasonable alternatives, highlighting its expedited nature to meet project needs.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical components and supplies, particularly those able to offer bespoke or patented solutions. While the initial direct award was based on proprietary rights, future opportunities may benefit other SMEs capable of innovating around existing solutions or possessing similar intellectual assets. Businesses involved in technologies or services associated with geotechnical challenges or specialised excavation equipment may find alignment with this procurement’s requirements, enabling growth through collaboration or sub-contracting arrangements.

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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/027233-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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
£300,132 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2026 30 days
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
1
Supplier Name

BARRNON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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