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LINC Opportunity 32 - Practical Engineering Skills Training for Industry

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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17 Dec 2025 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for "LINC Opportunity 32 - Practical Engineering Skills Training for Industry," aimed at enhancing practical engineering skills within the industry sector. The contract has been awarded to Technical Training Solutions, a supplier based in Kent, United Kingdom, known for providing staff training services. The procurement method employed was limited competition, specifically below the threshold, indicating a selective process considering a smaller pool of potential suppliers. The contract, signed on 12th December 2025, is valued at £150,000, excluding VAT, and covers a period from 15th December 2025 to 15th December 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in technical training and development within the engineering sector to expand their reach and capabilities by potentially engaging with similar contracts in future. Companies that specialise in industry-specific training or have expertise in developing engineering skills training programmes, particularly those that can meet competitive demands despite limited procurement practices, are well-positioned to compete in this sector. By understanding the intricate requirements and legal basis involved in such procurements, businesses can strategically align their services to cater to similar opportunities across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

LINC Opportunity 32 - Practical Engineering Skills Training for Industry

Notice Description

A competitive contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) for Practical Engineering Skills Training for Industry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f755
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083614-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2027 2-3 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
Hannah Budge
Contact Email
hannah.budge@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
01847803620

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

TECHNICAL TRAINING SOLUTIONS

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