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Detail Design of Flask Adaptor Frame for Flasks Z6016 and Z6021

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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21 Apr 2026 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a public authority within sub-central government, has completed a contracting process for the detail design of a Flask Adaptor Frame for Flasks Z6016 and Z6021. This services contract, categorised under design support services, was directly awarded to M5Tec Limited without a competitive procurement process due to being below the threshold. The contract commenced on 20th April 2026 and will conclude on 28th July 2026, with a total value of approximately £45,992.83, excluding taxes. The procurement method utilised was a direct award approach, aligning with legislative requirements outlined by the UKPGA 2023/54, and is focused in the Warrington area of the United Kingdom.

Companies involved in design support services might find such tenders beneficial for business growth, as they offer specialised opportunities in niche areas without the need for competitive bidding. This specific contract was awarded directly to M5Tec Limited, which is categorised as a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), highlighting potential advantages for similar-sized firms adept in technical design and engineering solutions in the nuclear sector. The completion of this contract could pave the way for continued partnerships and increased visibility within the industry for businesses that can provide precision and innovation in technical designs for nuclear-related projects.

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Notice Title

Detail Design of Flask Adaptor Frame for Flasks Z6016 and Z6021

Notice Description

A direct award contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay), for the detail design of a Flask Adaptor Frame for Flasks Z6016 and Z6021

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035888-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,992 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 28 Jul 2026 1-6 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

M5TEC

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