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Harwell Site - Provision of an On-Site Catering Facility

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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16 Dec 2025 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a public authority within the sub-central government of the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for establishing an on-site catering facility at the Harwell Site. The tender, titled "Harwell Site - Provision of an On-Site Catering Facility", was issued using a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The process culminated in an award to Compass Contract Services (UK) Limited, a large-scale supplier from Birmingham. This services procurement falls under the industry category of canteen and catering services, with the contract becoming active on 4th December 2025 and set to conclude on 31st March 2029. The aggrieved amount is £67,700, contributing grossly to £81,240.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses involved in catering services, particularly those capable of managing contracts without formal competition due to its below-threshold nature. Establishing an on-site catering facility that offers a variety of hot and cold meals could benefit companies looking to expand their service offerings in specialised institutional settings. Businesses with experience in providing cafeteria services will find this contract particularly appealing, with the location in Oxfordshire presenting further logistical advantages for suppliers operating in nearby regions.

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Notice Title

Harwell Site - Provision of an On-Site Catering Facility

Notice Description

Provision of an on-site catering facility on Harwell Site, offering a selection of hot and cold food four days per week during the lunch period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f687
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083267-2025
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
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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

COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (UK

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