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Calibration and Repair of Dounreay Site Test Equipment

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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29 Jan 2026 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, based in Warrington, involves the calibration and repair of test equipment at the Dounreay site. This process falls under the industry category of services with a specific focus on calibration services, and the contract location is within the United Kingdom's region UKM61. The procurement was carried out using a limited competition method, with the legal basis being the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded to UK Test Instruments Limited, a large-scale supplier, on 9th January 2026, and it is set to cover the period from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027. The award stage is complete, and the contract status is active as of 29th January 2026, with a gross value of GBP 75,046.90.

This tender represents significant business growth potential, particularly for businesses specialising in calibration services and those capable of operating within strategic infrastructure domains such as nuclear site management. Large-scale enterprises like UK Test Instruments Limited, which possess robust logistical capabilities and technical expertise in servicing complex equipment, are well-positioned to compete effectively in such contracts. This procurement may also open opportunities for subcontractors or partners involved in high-precision testing and maintenance services aiming to align themselves with leading public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Calibration and Repair of Dounreay Site Test Equipment

Notice Description

A direct award contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Limited (Dounreay) for the Calibration and Repair of Dounreay Site Test Equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06117d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007821-2026
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

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,539 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 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

UK TEST INSTRUMENTS

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