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D60 Crane - Electrical Upgrade - Market Engagement

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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24 Nov 2025 at 08:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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12 Nov 2025 at 14:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the electrical upgrade of a critical crane asset at the SGHWR (D60) facility located at NRS Winfrith in Dorset. This market engagement, titled "D60 Crane - Electrical Upgrade - Market Engagement," seeks suitably qualified contractors to undertake tasks including rewiring, modernising electrical systems, and ensuring compliance with nuclear safety standards. The procurement is categorised under the industry of repair and maintenance services of cranes and is planned to be valued at approximately £650,000. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register by 4th December 2025, with the contract set to begin on 1st April 2026. The opportunity is accessible via the supplier portal using reference C28332.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in engineering and electrical systems within the nuclear sector. Companies with expertise in crane maintenance, modernisation of electrical systems, and compliance with UK regulations are well-positioned to benefit from this project. The procurement process offers potential growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its applicability for businesses of varying scales. Engaging in this market can enhance a firm's credentials and open pathways to future projects in the public sector, leveraging NRS's status as a sub-central government authority in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

D60 Crane - Electrical Upgrade - Market Engagement

Notice Description

D60 Crane - Electrical Upgrade - The contractor shall undertake the following: * Complete Rewiring of the crane, including power and control circuits. * Modernisation of Electrical Systems, including: - Replacement of obsolete power distribution components. - Installation of modern control systems (e.g., PLC-based or equivalent). - Integration of future-proofing features such as diagnostics for example * Testing and Commissioning of all upgraded systems to ensure full operational functionality and compliance. To obtain further information, including all documentation, please follow these steps: 1. Log in to the supplier portal at: https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome 2. Locate the opportunity using 'Find Opportunities' or use ref C28332 3. Register Interest 4. Access documentation and submit response within 'My Proposals and Quotes'

Planning Information

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the electrical upgrade of a critical crane asset located within the SGHWR (D60) facility at NRS Winfrith in Dorset to register their interest in this opportunity. This Market Engagement is issued to identify potential suppliers capable of delivering the scope of work in compliance with nuclear safety standards, applicable UK regulations and with a view to inviting these organisations to tender for the business requirements / scope of works. To obtain further information, including all documentation, please follow these steps: 1. Log in to the supplier portal at: https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome 2. Locate the opportunity using 'Find Opportunities' or use ref C28332 3. Register Interest 4. Access documentation and submit response within 'My Proposals and Quotes'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dfc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076257-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

42414100 - Cranes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50531400 - Repair and maintenance services of cranes

51511110 - Installation services of cranes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Chris Dorain
Contact Email
chris.dorain@nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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