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LINC Opportunity 37 - Silo Waste Skip Handling in D3310 and D3300

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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24 Feb 2026 at 15:07

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, overseen by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, pertains to a contract titled "LINC Opportunity 37 - Silo Waste Skip Handling in D3310 and D3300," with focus on engineering solutions in Warrington, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded through a limited competition procurement method, specifically below threshold competition in the services industry category. The current procurement stage is complete, with the contract having commenced on 21st February 2026 and set to conclude on 15th May 2026. Notably, key deadlines included the contract signing on 20th February 2026 and the publication of contract notice details on 24th February 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultative engineering and construction services, offering a chance to contribute to innovative solutions for waste handling infrastructure. Penny Engineering Ltd, the successful supplier, is indicative of the type of business well-suited for such tenders, particularly those within the SME sector with expertise in engineering concepts and execution. Businesses capable of developing and deploying innovative solutions with minimal impact on existing operations stand to gain significant traction and growth potential in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LINC Opportunity 37 - Silo Waste Skip Handling in D3310 and D3300

Notice Description

The scope is for concept solutions for (1) lifting and movement of the Silo Waste Skip in D3310 and for (2) tipping of the Silo Waste Skip in D3300. The key aspects of the scope are: * (1) Assess the Silo Waste Skip loading operation in the Silo and the impact of the Skip Lifting Frame with respect to operations and remote viewing, * Development of functionally viable solution(s) to address the issue of the Skip Lifting Frame impeding viewing and loading operations, * (2) Assess existing scheme design of the Silo Waste Skip tipping system located at the Primary Sorting Table in D3300, * Development of functionally viable solution(s) for the tipping of the Silo Waste Skip contents onto the Primary Sorting Table, * For both (1) and (2): demonstration that deployment, maintenance and recovery aspects for the solutions can be addressed, * For both (1) and (2); minimise, where practical, impacts to the existing buildin

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016550-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,117 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2026 - 15 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

PENNY ENGINEERING

Further Information

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