Planning

Magnox

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

17 Nov 2025 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Magnox" with the aim of providing security services across various sites in the Nuclear Decommissioning Estate. This includes sites managed by NRS and related entities such as Dounreay Site, Nuclear Transport Services, and Nuclear Waste Services across the United Kingdom. The procurement includes a range of security services such as guarding, CCTV and alarm monitoring, and emergency responses. The procurement planning includes market engagement scheduled to conclude by 19 January 2026, with a formal notice anticipated by 30 March 2026, and the contract period expected to commence on 1 March 2027. The gross value of this tender is projected to be £107,520,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with expertise in complex and high-security environments. Companies that provide comprehensive security solutions, including technology-driven monitoring and emergency response mechanisms, would be well-suited to compete. This tender not only offers substantial monetary value but also the chance for companies to establish or strengthen their presence within the nuclear sector, fostering opportunities for long-term growth and partnership with a key governmental authority. Additionally, businesses capable of delivering innovative and cost-effective security solutions could provide competitive advantages in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Magnox

Notice Description

Provision of Security Guards to provide security services to sites within the Nuclear Decommissioning Estate, including NRS Sites (including transferring AGR Sites), Dounreay Site, Nuclear Transport Services (Specifically Direct Rail Services), Nuclear Waste Services and Vulcan. Security Services include the delivery of Guarding services, CCTV / alarm monitoring, Control of Access & Security Passes, Emergency Response, Patrols, Management of Visitors & Passes, Key Holding, Canine Detection, Reception Services and Alarm Response Centres.

Planning Information

Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) is seeking to obtain market feedback on the proposed procurement strategy for Security Personnel Services. NRS wishes to test the market in order to obtain feedback and buy in as the procurement goes through governance and assurance. This will give NRS the opportunity to possibly improve and manage the Security Personnel Services procurement more efficiently before going to market in the form of formal competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074490-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

79713000 - Guard services

79715000 - Patrol services

79716000 - Identification badge release services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Additional Buyers

INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED

Contact Name
Steven Lock
Contact Email
steven.j.lock@nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1797 343515

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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