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Provision of Safety Case Consultant Services

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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03 Feb 2026 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Safety Case Consultant Services" has been completed by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom. The contract, identified by the ocid "ocds-h6vhtk-06155e", focuses on the engineering design services within the fuel cycle area, categorised under services. The process was conducted using a direct procurement method, bypassing competition as it was below the threshold. The contract was signed on 24 December 2025, with an active period from 12 January 2026 to 12 April 2026, valued at £49,000 excluding VAT.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses offering specialised engineering design services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises capable of providing safety case consultancy. Abbott Risk Consulting Ltd, an SME based in Edinburgh and the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such opportunities. Businesses looking to expand in the nuclear restoration sector should consider similar tenders and direct procurement processes that cater to highly specialised service provisions. Engaging with authorities like Nuclear Restoration Services Limited can lead to strategic partnerships within the UK’s sub-central government sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Safety Case Consultant Services

Notice Description

Provision of Safety Case Consultant Services for the Fuel Cycle Area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06155e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009459-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 12 Apr 2026 1-6 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
Robert McDonald
Contact Email
robert.mcdonald@dounreay.com
Contact Phone
01847803594

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

ABBOTT RISK CONSULTING

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