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Software Improvements for the Non-Destructive Assay (NDA) System at Waste Receipt Assay & Characterisation Supercompaction (WRACS)

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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23 Feb 2026 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, located in Warrington, has completed a direct award contract for software improvements to the Non-Destructive Assay (NDA) System at the Waste Receipt Assay & Characterisation Supercompaction (WRACS) facility at the Dounreay Site. The project falls under the category of IT services, specifically consulting and software development. This procurement was conducted below the threshold and without competition. The contract, valued at £98,395 (net), commenced on 20th February 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The award stage has been finalised as of 23rd February 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in software development and consultancy. Large enterprises like Mirion Technologies (CANBERRA UK) Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited for such projects. Businesses focusing on innovative software solutions and with a track record in the nuclear or related sectors can find significant opportunities through collaborations with public authorities like Nuclear Restoration Services Limited. The direct procurement method indicates a streamlined process suitable for companies with established expertise and proven capabilities.

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Notice Title

Software Improvements for the Non-Destructive Assay (NDA) System at Waste Receipt Assay & Characterisation Supercompaction (WRACS)

Notice Description

A direct award contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) for software improvements for the Non-Destructive Assay (NDA) at Waste Receipt Assay & Characterisation Supercompaction facility on the Dounreay Site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015885-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,395 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIRION TECHNOLOGIES (CANBERRA

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