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16 Jul 2026 at 14:11

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10 Jun 2026 at 14:06

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30 Mar 2026 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Installation, Plant Commissioning & waste handling for Dungeness A" has been completed. This contract, initiated by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (a sub-central government public authority located in Warrington, UK), involves direct awarding under the Procurement Act 2023. The contract focuses on services within the decommissioning industry and spans from 29 June 2026 to 28 December 2026, with a gross value of £600,000. Key documents and discussions highlighted the necessity for continuity in this ongoing project, justifying a direct award to the contractor, Altrad Babcock Limited, who has been a long-term service provider at the Dungeness A site.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large organisations experienced in decommissioning services. Companies possessing specialised knowledge in installation services of machine tools and related equipment commissioning would be well-suited to engage in discussions or collaborations with the contracting authority. The contract continues a crucial phase in the decommissioning of Dungeness A, making it an attractive proposition for entities that can contribute additional expertise or complementary services, thereby fostering long-term partnerships and furthering knowledge-sharing within the industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Installation, Plant Commissioning & waste handling for Dungeness A

Notice Description

Provision of Installation, Plant Commissioning and waste handling for the Waste Projects within Dungeness A site

Procurement Information

Waste related projects have been executed at Dungeness A for a number of years in support of the overall aim to decommission the site. Delivery of installation and commissioning of plant and equipment and waste movements during this time has been delivered by Altrad Babcock Limited who have been embedded in the site for over three years. NRS intends to make a direct award (new contract) to Altrad Babcock Limited in accordance with Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 Paragraph 7 of Schedule 5, this new contract will be a continuation of the service already being supplied by Altrad Babcock Limited. Awarding the contract directly to Altrad Babcock allows continuity of the service provision preventing avoidable delays and inefficiencies. They are fully mobilised, familiar with our site-specific processes, and embedded within our ways of working. Altrad Babcock's methodology and approach would be difficult for another contractor to replicate and will likely result in a difference that will cause technical difficulties for the contractor and NRS. Several work packages are currently in progress, and introducing a new Contractor at this stage would create a significant risk of disruption. A change in provider would necessitate time consuming knowledge transfer, reestablishment of working relationships, and onboarding to our operational environment. These factors would likely result in delays, reduced productivity, and potential cost impacts. NRS considers Paragraph 7 applies, as the services provided by Altrad Babcock Limited are critical to the ongoing decommissioning of Dungeness A and it would be difficult for another contractor to replicate the existing methodology and approach for the provision of Installation, Plant Commissioning and waste handling for the Waste Projects within Dungeness A site. Following completion of this novated contract, all future requirements will be progressed through NRS's established procurement processes and in continued compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). Altrad Babcock Limited is neither an excluded or excludable supplier. A Contract Award Notice and Contract Details Notice will follow in accordance with Procurement Act 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067351-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51500000 - Installation services of machinery and equipment

51530000 - Installation services of machine tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
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

ALTRAD BABCOCK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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