Concrete and Grout Mixing Trials

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 14:58

PlanningUpdate

14 Nov 2025 at 09:47

PlanningUpdate

12 Nov 2025 at 13:08

Planning

12 Nov 2025 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Concrete and Grout Mixing Trials" involves Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom. This process aims to demonstrate the feasibility of using mobile concrete batching plants for the encapsulation of nuclear waste. It falls under the industry category of concrete work and is currently in the award stage, with Eastern Concrete Limited appointed as the supplier. The contract commenced on 27 April 2026 and is set to conclude on 10 July 2026, having been awarded with a gross value of £44,205 and a net value of £36,837. The procurement followed a limited competition method, suitable for works below the threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs involved in concrete work and nuclear waste encapsulation solutions. Businesses with expertise in mobile concrete mixing technology are encouraged to consider engagement in this sector, as the trials focus on testing the practicality of mobile concrete batching plants. The initial planning phase conducted in November 2025 included market engagement activities to identify potential suppliers, emphasizing the non-commercial commitment nature of this preliminary involvement. Companies with innovative approaches to bespoke concrete and grout specifications stand well-positioned to benefit from such contracts and expand their business in the public sector nuclear restoration domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Concrete and Grout Mixing Trials

Notice Description

Carry out trials to demonstrate the feasibility of using a mobile mixer to generate concrete and grout to the required bespoke specification for the encapsulation of nuclear waste.

Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement is to identify suppliers with an interest in carrying out trials to test the feasibility and practicality of commercially available mobile concrete batching plants to produce grout and concrete for the encapsulation of waste arising from nuclear reactor decommissioning. To obtain further information, please go to Contracts Finder and search 'Concrete and Grout Mixing Trials'. For suppliers interested in working with NRS on these trials, please send your contact details to rachael.sheriff@nrservices.uk Please note that participation in this preliminary market engagement and/or the trials will not provide any commercial advantage or disadvantage and/or any commitment from NRS to engage with any subsequent procurement arising as a result of these trials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039378-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262300 - Concrete work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,837 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
21 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 10 Jul 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
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

EASTERN CONCRETE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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