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Prototype Fast Reactor Structural Verification

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 May 2026 at 15:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

10 Mar 2026 at 21:01

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 16:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom, has completed a tender process titled "Prototype Fast Reactor Structural Verification." This procurement focused on the verification of structural integrity for the Prototype Fast Reactor Steam Generator Building and Turbine Hall, with services to be delivered across the UK. Initiated through an open procedure, the procurement reached the award stage, with contracts signed by May 14, 2026. The associated contract commences on May 6, 2026, and may extend as far as February 8, 2027, including possible renewals due to compensation events. The project's significance is underscored by its gross contract value of £816,001.2.

This tender represents expansive opportunities for businesses engaged in structural verification and engineering services, particularly those with expertise in load-bearing structure design. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Caithness Engineering Services, who successfully secured the contract in partnership with Nuclear Restoration Services, exemplify the potential for SMEs to thrive through public procurement. The project's scope, pivoting around maintenance and verification services, is ideal for firms with strong technical acumen, capable of delivering comprehensive inspection and repair methodologies. Consequently, businesses aspiring to penetrate the public sector or expand within the UK infrastructure industry should consider engaging with such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prototype Fast Reactor Structural Verification

Notice Description

A Contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay, as a result of an Open Procedure, for the Structural Verification of the Prototype Fast Reactor Steam Generator Building and Turbine Hall.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e992
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044474-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71328000 - Verification of load-bearing structure design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£680,001 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£680,001 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 6 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Caithness Engineering Services

Further Information

Notice Documents

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