Planning

Delivery Partner services for the decommissioning of the legacy Shaft and Silo ILW storage facilities at the Dounreay Site

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

27 Apr 2026 at 12:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited is responsible for a procurement process aimed at acquiring Delivery Partner services for the decommissioning of the legacy Shaft and Silo ILW storage facilities at the Dounreay Site in Caithness, Scotland. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a significant milestone scheduled for early May 2026, when a supplier webinar will provide further details on the programme. Interested parties should note the deadline for engagement on 13th May 2026 and the planned start date for the contract on 1st May 2027. The tender falls under the engineering works and construction category and is governed by the Procurement Act 2023, with an expected contract value of £40,000,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the engineering and construction sectors, particularly those with experience in nuclear decommissioning projects. Due to the scale and value of the contract, organisations involved in high-stakes engineering endeavours will find the procurement process well-aligned with their capabilities. Companies meeting the suitability criteria, including VCSE organisations, are encouraged to consider participating in this process. Such engagement could lead to significant business growth by aligning with a long-term decommissioning project overseen by a public sector body. The webinar is an excellent chance for potential suppliers to gain crucial insights into the project requirements and expectations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery Partner services for the decommissioning of the legacy Shaft and Silo ILW storage facilities at the Dounreay Site

Notice Description

Nuclear Restoration Services Ltd (NRS) is undertaking preliminary market engagement, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, in relation to the potential future procurement of Delivery Partner services for the decommissioning of the legacy Shaft and Silo ILW storage facilities at the Dounreay Site, Caithness, Scotland.

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/038035-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 20278 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
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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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