Planning

Provision of Home to Work Bus Transport Service

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

27 Jan 2026 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Risley, Warrington, plans to contract a service for home-to-work bus transport to the Dounreay site. This service aims to transport an average of 265 individuals daily. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically public road transport services and public-service buses, with CPV codes 60112000 and 34121100 respectively. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and the contract is anticipated to start on 1st August 2026, running until 31st July 2029, with possible extensions up to 2031. Interested parties should note a planned communication date for further notices on 5th March 2026.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability for such businesses. Companies experienced in managing and operating public-service bus fleets across regional routes in the United Kingdom could significantly benefit by engaging in this tender. Businesses with proven expertise in delivering efficient and reliable transport services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract and contribute to sustainable business growth by securing long-term government contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Home to Work Bus Transport Service

Notice Description

Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Limited (Dounreay) is seeking to establish a Contract for the Provision of a Home to Work transport service to convey personnel and other users (approximately 265 people daily average) from designated pick-up points to the Dounreay Site and return journey. The duration of the Contract shall be up to a maximum of 5 years (3+1+1) from August 2026 to July 2029 with the option to extend for a further 1 + 1 years following mutual agreement by both parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007167-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34121100 - Public-service buses

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

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