Planning

Steam Replacement Upgrade - Asset Stabilisation Plan

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

11 Nov 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, is currently in the planning stage of a tender for the "Steam Replacement Upgrade - Asset Stabilisation Plan". This procurement is situated within the mechanical and electrical engineering sectors, with a focus on engineering services and installation works. The proposed contract, valued at £2.5 million, with a gross amount of £3,125,000, aims to enhance the infrastructure at Dounreay. The contract period is slated to start on 31st October 2026 and conclude by 31st October 2028, with a possibility of extension until 2030. The procurement method is classified as "Below threshold - unknown", indicating specialised requirements not subject to full competitive processes.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical and electrical engineering services, particularly those with experience in large-scale, complex infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in installation works might find this contract appealing due to its focus on mechanical and electrical installations. The long-term nature of the contract, along with the potential for project renewal, offers further prospects for business growth and sustainable engagement. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive engineering design services for civil engineering works are especially well-placed to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Steam Replacement Upgrade - Asset Stabilisation Plan

Notice Description

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has a requirement for the procurement of services for the Steam Replacement Upgrade

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05decf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072855-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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