Planning

Prototype Fast Reactor Ventilation Upgrades

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 May 2026 at 12:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Mar 2026 at 11:25

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Prototype Fast Reactor Ventilation Upgrades, managed by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, is currently in the planning stage. This project focuses on the procurement, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of ventilation systems at the Dounreay nuclear site, located in the UK. Notable upcoming dates include a preliminary market engagement session on 24th June 2026 from 14:00 to 15:00, for which interest must be registered by 17th June 2026. The procurement falls under the works category and uses the open procedure as its method, targeting a budget amount of £15,000,000 gross. The contract is expected to commence on 13th December 2027 and complete by 13th September 2030.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the mechanical engineering installation sector. With a significant budget and the potential for contract renewal, companies specialising in sophisticated engineering solutions and having experience in large-scale infrastructure projects should consider competing. Participating in the virtual engagement session could provide valuable insights and networking opportunities, enabling businesses to align better with the project's objectives and requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prototype Fast Reactor Ventilation Upgrades

Notice Description

Procurement, Manufacture, Installation and Commissioning for Prototype Fast Reactor facility Ventilation Upgrade

Planning Information

Dounreay is holding a virtual preliminary market engagement session to raise awareness of and seek the supply chain's views on an upcoming tender for the Dounreay nuclear site on Wednesday 24 June from 14:00 to 15:00. If you would like to attend this session, please express your interest by emailing: commercial.services@dounreay.nrservices.uk by Wednesday 17 June. The email subject heading should be: PFR ventilation upgrade project and you must provide the contact details of the person who wishes to attend along with the name of the company they represent. A "Teams" invitation will be sent out for attendance at the event

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06712e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047874-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jan 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Dec 2027 - 13 Sep 2030 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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