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Flask proprietary leak testing products

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Mar 2026 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of flask proprietary leak testing products was initiated by the Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority situated in Warrington, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the goods category and the procurement method was direct, classified as below threshold without competition. The contract is focused on leak testing products relevant to the nuclear industry, and the procurement stage is at the award phase. The contract began on 22 January 2026 and concluded on 28 February 2026, with the contract details notice published on 18 March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the nuclear sector that specialise in manufacturing and supply of leak testing equipment and devices. With Croft Associates Limited having been successful in this competition-free procurement, other large-scale suppliers in the industry may find similar opportunities by offering niche products that meet specific safety and operational standards. Engaging with public-sector contracts can drive business growth through stable, predictable partnerships and access to government projects that require specialised goods. Businesses with expertise in engineering, testing, and nuclear industry standards would be well-positioned to compete for such tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Flask proprietary leak testing products

Notice Description

Supply of flask proprietary leak testing products

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024502-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39226220 - Flasks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,434 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 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

CROFT ASSOCIATES

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