Award

Reserved Procurement - Provision of Ad-hoc Haulage Services

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2026 at 11:51

Tender

18 Mar 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, based in Warrington and operating under the sub-central government category, has completed the procurement process for the "Reserved Procurement - Provision of Ad-hoc Haulage Services". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on road transport services. The award was publicised on 12th May 2026 with the contract signed on 11th May 2026, covering a period from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028. The procurement was conducted using an open method, identified as "Below threshold - open competition", with a specific focus on the Caithness location, requiring suppliers to demonstrate a registered office there. The complete procurement process involves both tender and award stages, with D Steven & Son, located in Caithness, selected as the supplier for this contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses in the road transport industry capable of offering tailored haulage services. Given its focus on ad-hoc haulage service provision across the United Kingdom, businesses that specialise in logistics and have the capacity to optimise transport moves will be especially suited to such projects. Medium to large-scale enterprises with a registered presence in Caithness stand to benefit, particularly those with established competencies in managing the logistics of public road transport services. The relatively open competition method indicates a lower barrier to entry, making it an alluring opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within local government contracts.

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Notice Title

Reserved Procurement - Provision of Ad-hoc Haulage Services

Notice Description

A competitive contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) for the provision of general haulage services on an ad hoc basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066dc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043421-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
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

D STEVEN & SON

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