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HNB - Provision of Site Delivery, Engineering Services & Boiler Asset Integrity Management Segment

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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22 Apr 2026 at 14:04

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27 Jan 2026 at 10:42

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09 Jan 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, is overseeing the transition of Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor (AGR) sites from EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited as part of the UK's nuclear decommissioning programme. The focus for spring 2026 is on Hunterston B. The procurement process is at the award stage, with a contract titled "Provision of Site Delivery, Engineering Services & Boiler Asset Integrity Management Segment" confirmed. The direct award method was chosen due to the critical nature of services provided by Altrad Babcock Limited, situated in Warrington as well. The timeline for the contract extends from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a possible one-year extension, aligning with the Procurement Act 2023.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services, particularly those with experience in nuclear site management. Large-scale enterprises like Altrad Babcock Limited, already engaged as the supplier, demonstrate the demand for robust operational capabilities to manage the delivery and engineering services of such complex sites. Future opportunities under NRS’s procurement processes will be available, adhering to stringent regulatory, safety, and environmental standards, making it ideal for businesses that can meet high compliance and quality benchmarks in technical service provision. This sector, given its complexity and regulatory demands, provides avenues for growth through long-term collaboration and specialised service delivery.

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Notice Title

HNB - Provision of Site Delivery, Engineering Services & Boiler Asset Integrity Management Segment

Notice Description

Provision of Site Delivery, Engineering Services & Boiler Asset Integrity Management Segment at Hunterston B

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. ** Please Note ** This is a framework and will be called off as and when required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036685-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20263 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
Active, Pending
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

ALTRAD BABCOCK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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