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Provision of Characterisation Support

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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02 Dec 2025 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of Characterisation Support" has been completed by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Warrington, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category, particularly focusing on consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy. The process was executed using a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition, and culminated in an award to Cyclife UK Ltd. The contract was signed on 1st December 2025 and will be active from 12th January 2026 until 8th May 2026, with a contract value of £41,062.14.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consulting, specifically those offering expertise in water-supply and waste consultancy. Large-scale enterprises, such as Cyclife UK Ltd, which have the capability to provide comprehensive characterisation support services, would find this type of contract highly suitable. The procurement method used suggests the importance of pre-existing relationships and specialized capabilities, making it relevant for established companies in the industry looking to expand their service portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Characterisation Support

Notice Description

Provision of Characterisation Support to the Fuel Cycle Area

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078763-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,062 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 8 May 2026 1-6 months
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
Sarah McCaughey
Contact Email
sarah.mccaughey@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
01847 803597

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

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