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Provision of a Senior Engineer, DFR

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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28 Jan 2026 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited involves the provision of a Senior Engineer for the Reactors Programme, under the title "Provision of a Senior Engineer, DFR". This contract, classified under engineering-related scientific and technical services, focuses on leading a multi-disciplinary design team for an alkali metal treatment project located at the Dounreay Site in Scotland, UK. With a procurement method described as a framework call-off awarded without prior publication, this contract was officially awarded on 9th January 2026, and comprises of services that fall outside the typical scope of application of the directive. The contract award status is active, with DBD Limited being the awarded supplier under a contract valued at approximately £225,260.65, forming part of a completed tender stage.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in complex engineering service delivery. Given the need for extensive technical leadership and experience in managing multi-disciplinary design projects, firms with a background in nuclear engineering and servicing would find this tender particularly beneficial. Companies fitting the profile of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in providing specialised technical and professional support services may also find this tender advantageous, considering the potential for extending the contract to ensure service continuity. This call-off under a framework agreement reflects a strategic invitation to well-suited businesses to contribute to substantial nuclear restoration projects within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Senior Engineer, DFR

Notice Description

The Reactors Programme requires a Senior Engineer to lead a multi-disciplinary design <br/>team for an alkali metal treatment project. The individual will be an engineer with extensive <br/>experience in leading a multi-disciplinary design for technically complex projects, providing <br/>technical leadership, focused on ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Reactors Programme requires a Senior Engineer to lead a multi-disciplinary design
team for an alkali metal treatment project. The individual will be an engineer with extensive
experience in leading a multi-disciplinary design for technically complex projects, providing
technical leadership, focused on ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. Additional information: Framework Call-off

Options: The Contract includes an option to extend for an additional 12 months under the same terms, allowing continuity of services, if required.

Procurement Information

Framework Agreement: Provision of Technical and Professional Support Services<br/>Framework Agreement No: CFA/23/0015 - CFA/23/0020<br/>Procedure Type: Framework Call-off

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0610de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007577-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£225,260 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
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
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DBD

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