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Prototype Fast Reactor DN026 Design

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Nov 2025 at 15:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, has recently completed the procurement process for the "Prototype Fast Reactor DN026 Design" project. The procurement fell under the services category and utilised a direct method below the threshold without competition. This procurement is located within the UKD61 region in the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on the 18th of November 2025 and is set to run until the 27th of February 2026, with a possible extension until the 16th of November 2026 if necessary. The process is already in the award phase, with Mott MacDonald being the awarded supplier responsible for providing design support services. The total contract value stands at £78,895.25.

This procurement offers a notable opportunity for businesses in the design support sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises like Mott MacDonald, the successful bidder. Companies specialising in niche engineering and design support services within the nuclear industry might find collaborating on similar tenders beneficial for growth. As the procurement was conducted without competition due to being below the threshold, businesses should actively monitor such opportunities for direct awards. Firms with a robust background in nuclear restoration and design support services will be particularly well-suited to such contracts, aligning their expertise with government strategies in the nuclear sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prototype Fast Reactor DN026 Design

Notice Description

Prototype Fast Reactor DN026 Design Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e3a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074902-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,895 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Kate Thomson
Contact Email
kate.thomson@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
01847802490

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

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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