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Servicing of Forklift Trucks and MEWPs at Dounreay

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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22 Jan 2026 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, focuses on the "Servicing of Forklift Trucks and MEWPs at Dounreay" in the UKD61 region, specifically Warrington. This process falls under the industry category of lift-maintenance services and follows a limited procurement method, described as below threshold - limited competition. The contract, awarded on the 22nd of January 2026, sees Briggs Equipment UK Limited engaged as the service provider for a period from the 1st of January 2026 to the 30th of September 2026. The award, concluded under the service category, was deemed complete and the contract remains active.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses equipped to provide specialised maintenance services in the mechanical handling equipment sector. Large service providers like Briggs Equipment UK Limited, known for their expertise in lift-maintenance, are well-suited to leverage this contract to stimulate business growth. As the procurement was concluded under limited competition, businesses focusing on niche services in the public sector may find competitive advantages when engaging in similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Servicing of Forklift Trucks and MEWPs at Dounreay

Notice Description

A direct award contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Limited (Dounreay) for the Servicing of Forklift Trucks and MEWPs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060bc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005584-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,754 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 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
Immi Smith
Contact Email
immi.smith@dounreay.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

BRIGGS EQUIPMENT

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