Tender

Prototype Fast Reactor Ventilation Upgrade Ductwork Fabrication

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 10:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, located in Warrington, is inviting bids for the "Prototype Fast Reactor Ventilation Upgrade Ductwork Fabrication" contract, focusing on mechanical engineering installation works and ventilation ducting. This open procedure is a tender process falling under the goods category, with a total estimated value of £420,200 excluding VAT. Key dates for interested parties include the enquiry period ending on 17th April 2026, the tender period closing on 27th April 2026, and the anticipated award announcement by 19th May 2026. Successful bidders will commence work on 1st June 2026, with the contract running until 30th April 2027, with potential extensions due to compensation events.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in ductwork fabrication and mechanical engineering installations. With the procurement method being open, it encourages wide participation, particularly firms with strong technical capabilities and a commitment to delivering social value. The procurement process emphasises quality and cost through a well-balanced award criteria, allowing entrepreneurial businesses to showcase their technological skills and competitive pricing structures. Successful completion of this project could enhance business portfolios and facilitate future engagements within the UK's nuclear restoration industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prototype Fast Reactor Ventilation Upgrade Ductwork Fabrication

Notice Description

The manufacture, fabrication, testing, inspection and delivery of the Prototype Fast Reactor Ventilation Upgrade ductwork.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029015-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
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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