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HNB - Provision of Radioactive Waste Services

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited has completed a procurement process for the provision of radioactive waste services at the Hunterston B Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor site, currently transitioning from EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited to NRS as part of the UK’s nuclear decommissioning programme. Situated in Warrington and classified as a sub-central government public authority, NRS granted the contract through a direct award method, adhering to Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 to ensure the seamless transfer of responsibility. Cyclife UK Limited, based in Workington, is the supplier set to handle these critical radioactive waste treatment services, with the contract period running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, and having the potential to extend until March 2028.

This direct award contract with Cyclife UK Limited opens up avenues for companies specialising in the nuclear sector and waste management, offering potential collaboration opportunities with NRS as it continues its decommissioning efforts. Large-scale businesses that can offer complementary services in safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental management may find this transition period an opportune time to partner with NRS, leveraging the certainty of established governmental frameworks. The strategic focus on ensuring robust technical and operational capability underscores the demand for highly specialised expertise, presenting a lucrative market for innovations within radioactive waste services.

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Notice Title

HNB - Provision of Radioactive Waste Services

Notice Description

Provision of Radioactive Waste Services at Hunterston B

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 Cyclife UK Limited, 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 Cyclife UK Limited 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). Cyclife UK Limited is neither an excluded or excludable supplier. A Contract Award Notice and Contract Details Notice will follow in accordance with Procurement Act 2023. ** Please Note ** This is a framework and will be called off as and when required with no current commitment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e75e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036792-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£858,440 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£858,440 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYCLIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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