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Provision of Site Delivery, Engineering Services & Boiler Asset Integrity Management Segment (AGR Unique Ref. 8 F/W)

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 10:42

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

09 Jan 2026 at 14:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority, has awarded a direct contract for the provision of site delivery, engineering services, and boiler asset integrity management associated with Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor sites. This procurement aligns with the nuclear decommissioning programme and involves taking over assets from EDF Energy, with the contractual responsibilities transitioning on 1st April 2026. Located in Warrington, UK, the project falls under the services category with engineering services particularly relevant, and the contract has a potential value of up to £3.24 million. The contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an optional one-year extension. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with a future signature milestone scheduled for 8th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in engineering services within the nuclear sector, to engage in the UK's strategic nuclear decommissioning programme. Large-scale enterprises like Altrad Babcock Limited, currently the supplier, underscore the scale and technical requirements of this multi-million-pound contract. Businesses equipped with the capacity to ensure compliance with stringent regulatory standards while providing seamless service offerings in similar high-stakes environments would find such opportunities beneficial for expansion and demonstration of industry leadership. Engaging in this contract could position businesses strategically within the nuclear restoration sector, potentially unlocking further opportunities in subsequent phases or related projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Site Delivery, Engineering Services & Boiler Asset Integrity Management Segment (AGR Unique Ref. 8 F/W)

Notice Description

Procurement record to allow the publication of UK5 Transparency Notice for the Contract being novated from EDF. The transparency notice Contract Value is based on the maximum contract extension period, therefore not a guaranteed value of spend.

Procurement Information

As part of the UK's nuclear decommissioning programme, Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) will begin taking ownership of assets and the responsibility for the Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor (AGR) sites from EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited (EDF). This transition, starting with Hunterston B in spring 2026, marks a key milestone in ensuring the continued safe, secure and cost-effective decommissioning of the UK's nuclear legacy. NRS is committed to transparency and collaboration throughout this transfer process, working closely with EDF, regulators and stakeholders to deliver a seamless transfer whilst maintaining the highest standards of regulatory, safety and environmental compliance. In line with this commitment, NRS therefore intends to make a direct award in accordance with Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 and wishes to advise that the existing EDF contract with Altrad Babcock Limited, as detailed in this notice, is being novated to Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) as part of the AGR site transfer process. This is a direct award for the purposes of Procurement Act 2023 and is being made pursuant to Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023 NRS considers Paragraph 6 applies as the services provided by Altrad Babcock Limited are critical to the ongoing operation of Hunterston B and it would create significant technical difficulties and unacceptable regulatory risks to NRS for another supplier to supply the provision of Site Delivery, Engineering Services & Boiler Asset Integrity Management Segment at this time. Following completion of this novated contract, all future requirements will be progressed through NRS's established procurement processes and in continued compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). Altrad Babcock Limited is neither an excluded or excludable supplier. A Contract Award Notice and Contract Details Notice will follow in accordance with Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006977-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nrsagrcommercial@nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ALTRAD BABCOCK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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