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Silo Licence Condition 15 Engineering Substantiation

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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25 Nov 2025 at 07:18

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, has recently awarded a contract titled "Silo Licence Condition 15 Engineering Substantiation." This contract, focusing on engineering services, was concluded in November 2025 and involves substantiating the future life of a silo in accordance with the latest engineering schedule. The procurement process was direct and executed without prior competition, as it fell below the threshold. The contract period spans from 18th November 2025 to 25th March 2027, with a possibility for extension until 25th June 2027 if unforeseen delays occur. The main location for the services is within the UK, specifically under the UKD61 region category.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the technical and engineering services sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to demonstrate their capabilities in high-stakes projects involving nuclear site restorations. Companies with a focus on technical validation and those able to efficiently navigate regulations related to public authority operations will find this opportunity particularly well-suited. Engaging in such a contract not only provides significant business growth by expanding their portfolio and expertise in high-profile projects but also opens doors to future collaborations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Silo Licence Condition 15 Engineering Substantiation

Notice Description

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has awarded a contract without prior competition for the Silo Licence Condition 15 Engineering Substantiation. The Silo is to be substantiated for its future life in accordance with the latest engineering schedule.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e7e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076680-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,671 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 25 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Lauren J Mackay
Contact Email
lauren.j.mackay@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
01847803812

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

SANDERSON WATTS ASSOCIATES

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