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Delivery Partner services at the Dounreay Site

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

21 May 2026 at 13:09

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

21 May 2026 at 12:53

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

27 Apr 2026 at 12:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The upcoming procurement process, initiated by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, pertains to the provision of Delivery Partner services for the decommissioning of the Dounreay Shaft & Silo programme, located in Caithness, Scotland. This tender falls within the "works" industry category, specifically concerning engineering and construction works. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the contract period scheduled from 1st May 2027 to 30th April 2036. A future notice is set to be published by 1st January 2027, and interested parties should note that a supplier webinar is planned for early May 2026. The legal framework guiding this tender is laid out under the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, specifically for organisations with expertise in engineering and construction, particularly those that can manage complex projects related to nuclear site decommissioning. The procurement process, which includes a financial scope of £40 million GBP, is particularly suitable for businesses able to supply the necessary technical capabilities and resources. Additionally, entities eligible under VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) qualifications are encouraged to participate. With a nine-year contract duration, securing this contract could provide long-term stability and significant developmental prospects for the successful bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery Partner services at the Dounreay Site

Notice Description

Delivery Partner services as related to the Dounreay Shaft & Silo programme

Planning Information

NRS intends to hold a supplier webinar in early May 2026 to provide further high level information on the programme and potential Delivery Partner role. Below you can find a link to the word document that provided more information. https://atamis-2464.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/4L000000iAvz/a/Q200000BhIjL/kVb7ERe6EEZoCkGESsWs.ZJYzTm8kEOOGKWuP7ULo2g

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047129-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 20276 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2036 Over 5 years
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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