Tender

Reserved Procurement - Provision of Ad-hoc Haulage Services

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

18 Mar 2026 at 14:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority, focuses on securing ad-hoc haulage services across the United Kingdom. This tender, titled "Reserved Procurement - Provision of Ad-hoc Haulage Services," falls under the industry category of road transport services. The competitive open procurement is currently active, with the tender stage set. Located in Risley, Warrington, the tender specifies a submission deadline by 10th April 2026. The overall contract value is £80,000 (excluding VAT), and the service agreement is expected to commence on 1st May 2026, lasting until 30th April 2028.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses, particularly those situated within Caithness, as the procurement is reserved strictly by location. Suitable firms with a registered office within Caithness are encouraged to compete, offering a chance to enhance their service provisions in road transport and logistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could notably benefit from engaging in this project due to the nature of services such as the transportation of goods throughout the UK, and the possible optimisation of transport logistics. Businesses adept in providing efficient haulage solutions will find this tender an attractive opportunity to expand their operations whilst collaborating with a notable entity like Nuclear Restoration Services Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reserved Procurement - Provision of Ad-hoc Haulage Services

Notice Description

Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Limited (Dounreay) has a requirement for the provision of general haulage services on an ad hoc basis. NRS is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to undertake the following activities: - Collection / delivery of various goods to locations throughout the United Kingdom. - The Contractor is to ensure as far as is reasonably practical that transport moves are optimised, minimising unoccupied loading capability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066dc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024675-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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