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Provision of ANSWERS Criticality Software

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of ANSWERS Criticality Software was conducted by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, UK. This contract, which falls under the services category, specifically focuses on software support services and IT software packages. The procurement method employed was direct, below-threshold and conducted without competition, and the contract has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £82,920 gross, was signed on 26th March 2026 and will remain active from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2027. Energy, Safety and Risk Consultants (UK) Limited, a large-scale enterprise, was the supplier awarded the contract.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms that specialise in software solutions within the nuclear energy sector. Given the procurement's specific focus on software support and criticality software, businesses with expertise in IT software packages would find this opportunity advantageous. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in government contracts, particularly within the nuclear energy safety and consultancy fields, should consider engaging in similar tenders. With the direct procurement method and the contract's specific service requirements, large technical consulting firms are particularly well-suited to leverage such opportunities for business expansion.

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Notice Title

Provision of ANSWERS Criticality Software

Notice Description

Provison of Criticality Software ANSWERS/MONK & Visual Workshop

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06752d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027945-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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

ENERGY, SAFETY AND RISK CONSULTANTS (UK

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