This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

17 Jun 2026 at 09:32

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, focuses on supplying welfare and storage cabins to the Dounreay site. As of June 2026, the procurement stage involves a contract amendment for an additional welfare cabin, aligning with the existing terms, to be delivered between 29th June and 27th August 2026. The original contract, awarded in April 2026 to Thurston Group Limited, a large-scale supplier located in Wakefield, was valued at £173,563.20 GBP and encompasses delivering goods, specifically cabins under CPV classification 44211110, to the UKM61 region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in producing and supplying modular buildings and cabins. Given the limited competition due to specific technical requirements, firms with existing frameworks for similar projects or expertise in handling public sector contracts are ideally positioned. The potential for further contract amendments and the original value suggest substantial additional work scope, enabling leveraging existing relationships and delivering consistent quality, thereby reinforcing trust and securing future government contracts. Ventures adaptable to evolving requirements, especially those focusing on welfare solutions in construction or public infrastructure settings, stand to benefit substantially from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Supply of Welfare and Storage Cabins

Notice Description

The supply and delivery of numerous welfare and storage cabins to the Dounreay site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056970-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44211110 - Cabins

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£173,563 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 31 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THURSTON GROUP

Further Information

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