Award

Design of an M2 Flask Transport Adaptor Frame for offsite use

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

17 Feb 2026 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

An award contract has been established by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited for the design of an M2 Flask Transport Adaptor Frame intended for offsite use. This procurement, under the category of engineering design services, utilised a direct procurement approach, specifically a below-threshold contract awarded without competition. The contract pertains to the services of M5Tec Limited and commenced on 17 February 2026, concluding on 26 June 2026. The process falls under the 'Award' stage and focuses on nuclear restoration services, primarily located in Warrington, UK. The contractual value is £85,785.95 excluding VAT and aligns with legal standards set out in the UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in engineering design services to engage in the nuclear restoration sector. M5Tec Limited, already an active supplier, exemplifies the type of business adept at managing such projects, leveraging expertise in specialised transport solutions. Businesses with similar technological capabilities and experience in transport frame design will find themselves well-suited to meet tender requirements, potentially expanding their portfolios and gaining prestigious recognition within the infrastructure development and restoration industry.

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Notice Title

Design of an M2 Flask Transport Adaptor Frame for offsite use

Notice Description

A direct award contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) for the design of an M2 Flask Adaptor Transport Frame for offsite use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014229-2026
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
£85,785 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 26 Jun 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
Janet Brooke
Contact Email
janet.brooke@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
01847 802663

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

M5TEC

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