Tender

Dungeness Boilers Principal Designer

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 12:06

Planning

19 Nov 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited is currently seeking a main contractor for the role of Principal Designer as part of the Dungeness Boilers project, focused on the removal of boilers at the Dungeness A Site in the United Kingdom. This procurement is under the competitive flexible procedure, valued at £1.2 million gross, with a net value of £1 million. The industry category for this tender is 'works', specifically geared towards demolition, site preparation, and clearance work. The location of the work is in the region of UKJ. The tender process is at the 'tender' stage as of 2026, with the period for expressions of interest closing on 3rd February 2026 and an award date anticipated by 23rd April 2026. The contract is set to commence on 5th May 2026, with a potential end date by 2032, and optional renewals available.

This opportunity presents a significant business growth avenue, particularly for those in the construction and demolition industries interested in large-scale infrastructure projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find participation particularly suitable, according to the set suitability criteria. The main selection criteria focus on both technical expertise and pricing, emphasising the importance of quality work and social value. The provision to extend the contract up to three additional years further enhances future business prospects, while the nature of the project provides unique visibility and growth in a niche market. This project encourages interested parties to review and register via the supplier portal and requires thorough preparation to meet the technical specifications outlined in the tender documents.

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Notice Title

Dungeness Boilers Principal Designer

Notice Description

"The Consultant shall provide a competent Principal Designer service for the Project (Removal of Boilers at Dungeness A Site) to fulfil the Principal Designer Duties and responsibilities as laid out in the current CDM 2015 Regulations, and to support the Principal Contractor and NRS as Client in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities under CDM 2015. The overview of the role of the Consultant is to plan, manage, and monitor the Pre-Construction Phase, and co-ordinate construction health and safety during this phase to ensure that the project is carried out without risk to health and safety (as far as is reasonably practicable; it is not possible to ensure that construction work is carried out without risk)."

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional 1 + 1 + 1 years

Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement is to identify suppliers with an interest in undertaking the role of Principal Designer under the CDM 2015 Regulations to support a Main Contract for the Removal of the Boilers at Dungeness A Site. A copy of the scope of works is attached for further information. It is intended to provide further information about the Project during a presentation to be held w/c 2 December 2025. The specific time and date is to be advised. NRS Ltd. will be seeking views from the supply chain to inform the Strategy before undertaking a Stage 1 – Participation Assessment of suppliers against conditions of participation exercise leading to a short list before then issuing the Stage 2 – Tender. For suppliers interested in working with NRS on this Project, please send your contact details to Ben.bilton@nrservices.uk To obtain further information, please go to Contracts Finder and search 'Principal Designer – Removal of Boilers at Dungeness A Site'. Please note that participation in this preliminary market engagement will not provide any commercial advantage or disadvantage and/or any commitment from NRS to engage with any subsequent procurement arising Please see links to the Preliminary Market Engagement Document prepared by NRS and the Scope of work below: https://atamis-2464.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#4L000000iAvz/a/Q2000009LhUb/BhQXB3TNnp0a7aj_KzdwqiMOpcPBPXBPZCkJfU1Jn38 https://atamis-2464.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#4L000000iAvz/a/Q2000009LhmL/.nZTmLbkHxZ8Em_tdLA1uyY3F.Lsf3HbOTO7ZxYFi38 Any challenges accessing these links please contact the above stated email.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000260-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 4 May 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

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