Tender

Reserved Procurement - Provision of an Onsite Minibus Service

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 12:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender process is led by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Risley, Warrington, UK. The procurement titled "Reserved Procurement - Provision of an Onsite Minibus Service" falls under the transport services industry category. This is at the tendering stage, with submissions closing on 11 February 2026. The procurement method is open competition and is described as "Below threshold." The contract will commence in April 2026 and conclude in March 2028. Businesses with a registered office in Caithness are required to demonstrate their local presence as part of the selection criteria.

This procurement provides an opportunity for businesses in the transport and logistics sector to secure a two-year contract valued at £180,000 gross. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) located near the Dounreay site and experienced in providing on-demand transport services could find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The requirement for a flexible, ad-hoc transportation capability during adverse weather or for site tours may appeal to companies that can efficiently manage operational uncertainties and provide consistent service quality. The indicative award criteria allow for competitive tendering and could incentivise innovation in service delivery among local transport providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reserved Procurement - Provision of an Onsite Minibus Service

Notice Description

Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Limited (Dounreay) is seeking to establish a Contract to provide an Onsite Minibus Service. The duration of the Contract shall be two years from April 2026 to March 2028. The scope of works shall consist of the following activities; Provision of a daily minibus service to transport Occupational Health Department pass holders and flexi time workers from an offsite carpark to several locations on-site at in-muster and a return journey at out-muster. There is no requirement for the service every third Friday. One minibus is required to carry out this service. During periods of bad weather, the minibus service shall be available to transport other employees to and from the off-site car parks. In addition to the fixed daily runs the Contractor shall provide transportation for site tours on an ad-hoc basis.

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/005731-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Corrinda Pearson
Contact Email
corrinda.pearson@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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