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Award

22 Jul 2026 at 08:36

TenderUpdate

21 Apr 2026 at 13:34

Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for the "Prototype Fast Reactor Ventilation Ductwork Manufacture." The contract, awarded on 20th July 2026, involves the fabrication and upgrade of ventilation ductwork. Conducted under an open procedure, this procurement in the goods category had a bidding phase that accommodated six final bids, all from SMEs. The contract value is £625,889.34 gross, and work is scheduled from 4th August 2026 to 7th June 2027, with a potential extension post-September 2027 contingent on compensation events. This procurement process follows the legal framework outlined by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical engineering installation and ventilation ducting, as detailed under CPV classifications 39563530 and 45351000. SMEs are particularly well-positioned to leverage this opportunity due to the open procurement method and explicit SME suitability noted in the criteria. With a focus on technical ability and social value, businesses with strengths in these areas can achieve growth and expand their portfolio through participation. The project not only promises financial returns but also enables participants to strengthen credentials within the public sector through compliance with strict procurement standards.

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Notice Title

Prototype Fast Reactor Ventilation Ductwork Manufacture

Notice Description

The Manufacture of Prototype Fast Reactor Ventilation Ductwork Manufacture

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068975-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

39563530 - Ventilation ducting

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£420,200 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£521,574 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 7 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOW'S LYBSTER

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