Planning

Prototype Fast Reactor Ventilation Upgrade

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

23 Mar 2026 at 11:25

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The forthcoming procurement process, tagged as planned and initiated by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, outlines a significant opportunity under the title "Prototype Fast Reactor Ventilation Upgrade". This undertaking involves procurement, manufacture, installation, and commissioning, targeting mechanical engineering installation works within the region of UKM6 in the United Kingdom. The open procedure method has been chosen for this above-threshold works contract, which is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include the expected publication of a future notice by 24th December 2026, with the contract period projected to start on 18th November 2027, and potentially extend until 31st May 2030.

Companies specialising in mechanical engineering and installation works stand to benefit significantly from this opportunity, particularly SMEs encouraged to participate. The substantial value of £15,000,000 for this project promises substantial business growth potential. Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, acting as the buying organisation, is a respected public authority and sub-central government entity, creating a reliable and stable procurement environment. Businesses equipped to handle large-scale engineering projects within the specified geographical zone and possessing capabilities in delivering comprehensive solutions for reactor ventilation upgrades would be well-suited to compete in this open procedure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prototype Fast Reactor Ventilation Upgrade

Notice Description

Procurement, Manufacture, Installation and Commissioning for Prototype Fast Reactor Ventilation Upgrades

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/026167-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Dec 20269 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Nov 2027 - 30 Nov 2029 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
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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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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