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Silo Liquor Ion Exchange Treatment Feasibility Study

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

15 Apr 2026 at 14:42

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited pertains to a feasibility study titled "Silo Liquor Ion Exchange Treatment Feasibility Study." This project falls under the category of technical services within the domain of public authority - sub-central government, primarily located in Warrington, United Kingdom. Currently at the planning stage, this tender involves an open competition procurement method, targeting below threshold bids. The tender period is set to conclude on 19 June 2026, with a future notice expected by 25 May 2026. The contract work is scheduled to commence on 1 July 2026 and run until the end of the year, 31 December 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in technical services, particularly those with expertise in ion exchange processes and modular treatment plant designs. Businesses adept at providing consultation and support in liquor sampling, along with the capability to conduct processing trials and develop feasibility reports, will find this project highly suited to their skill set. This tender, given its open competition nature, encourages small to medium enterprises to participate, providing them a platform to demonstrate their expertise and potentially secure a valuable contract with a prominent public sector entity like Nuclear Restoration Services Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Silo Liquor Ion Exchange Treatment Feasibility Study

Notice Description

The Dounreay Wet Silo contains solids and sludges stored under water in a below ground vault, split into 2 hydraulically linked compartments. The volume of liquor is estimated to be between 150m3 - 200m3. NRS Dounreay is investigating an option to provide a modular liquor treatment capability using an Ion Exchange process. This notice provides advanced information for the procurement of a proposed Feasibility Study consisting of the following aspects: Provide consultation and support to Silo liquor sampling. Use analytical data to develop a suitable ion exchange treatment process. Perform (or direct) inactive and active liquor IX processing trials to underpin a 'modular' type treatment plant design. Produce a feasibility report recording the development and proposals for the treatment plant, including an outline concept of the plant.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068352
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034341-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
25 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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