Award

Reserved Procurement - Provision of an Onsite Minibus Service

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 15:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 12:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, located at Hinton House, Birchwood Park Avenue, Risley, Warrington, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Reserved Procurement - Provision of an Onsite Minibus Service." This service falls under the public road transport services category, with the contract being awarded on the 1st of April 2026, running until the 31st of March 2028. The procurement was conducted using an open competition method, specifically below-threshold competition, and is situated at various locations serviced by the minibus within the UKM61 region of the United Kingdom. The tendering phase concluded on the 11th of February 2026, and the resulting contract was awarded to Blargoans Limited.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing reliable transport services, particularly those with a registered office in Caithness, thus supporting local economic growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those experienced in transport services, are well-positioned to benefit from the reserved procurement process, which encourages local involvement. The successful delivery of such services not only strengthens business portfolios but also potentially opens doors to further contracts with sub-central government entities like Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, broadening their reach and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reserved Procurement - Provision of an Onsite Minibus Service

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Limited (Dounreay) following a competitive procedure for the Provision of an Onsite Minibus Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030549-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34114400 - Minibuses

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£169,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

BLARGOANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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