Award: Water Charges (AGR Unique Ref. 102 S/A)

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Award: Water Charges (AGR Unique Ref. 102 S/A)

Notice Description

Procurement record to allow the publication of UK5 Transparency Notices for the contracts being Novated from EDF The transparency notice Contract value is based on the maximum contract extension period, therefore not a guaranteed value of spend.

Procurement Information

As part of the UK's nuclear decommissioning programme, Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) will begin taking ownership of assets and the responsibility for the Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor (AGR) sites from EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited (EDF). This transition, starting with Hunterston B in spring 2026, marks a key milestone in ensuring the continued safe, secure and cost-effective decommissioning of the UK's nuclear legacy. NRS is committed to transparency and collaboration throughout this transfer process, working closely with EDF, regulators and stakeholders to deliver a seamless transfer whilst maintaining the highest standards of regulatory, safety and environmental compliance. In line with this commitment, NRS therefore intends to make a direct award in accordance with Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 and wishes to advise that the existing EDF contract with Scottish Water Business Stream, as detailed in this notice, is being novated to Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) as part of the AGR site transfer process. This is a direct award for the purposes of Procurement Act 2023 and is being made pursuant to Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023 NRS considers Paragraph 6 applies as the services provided by Scottish Water Business Stream are critical to the ongoing operation of Hunterston B and it would create significant technical difficulties and unacceptable regulatory risks to NRS for another supplier to supply the Services at this time. Following completion of this novated contract, all future requirements will be progressed through NRS's established procurement processes and in continued compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). Scottish Water Business Stream is neither an excluded or excludable supplier. A Contract Award Notice and Contract Details Notice will follow in accordance with Procurement Act 2023.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e0e3
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038422-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Direct
Procurement Method Details: Direct award
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 65 - Public utilities
CPV Codes: 65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £228,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 23 Oct 20258 months ago
Contract Period: 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Complete
Awards Status: Active
Contracts Status: Cancelled

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Additional Buyers: MISSING
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: SCOTTISH WATER BUSINESS STREAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038422-2026
28th April 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074401-2025
17th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073726-2025
13th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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