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Safety Case Support & Peer Review Services Framework Agreement

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

05 May 2026 at 08:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage of establishing a Framework Agreement for Safety Case Support & Peer Review Services. The procurement, tagged for services under the CPV codes for technical, engineering, and nuclear safety services, is located in Warrington, United Kingdom. The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence in February 2027 and extend over a maximum of four years, structured as a 2+1+1 year term. The planning notice was published on 5th May 2026, and a future contract notice is projected for 1st October 2026. This procurement involves a framework agreement, intending to appoint up to eight consultants across two lots without guaranteeing the volume of work, with an estimated overall value of £25 million.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support, architectural, construction, engineering, inspection, and nuclear safety services. Companies with expertise in providing safety case support and peer review services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses that secure a spot within the Framework Agreement stand to benefit from potential call-off contracts, providing stability and the chance to work on high-value projects over several years. Opportunities may suit both established firms and emerging enterprises seeking to expand their footprint in the nuclear safety and engineering services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Safety Case Support & Peer Review Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Limited is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to provide Safety Case Support & Peer Review Services. It is proposed that the Framework Agreement is split into two Lots, one for Safety Case Support Services and one for Peer Review Services and a maximum of four Consultants, per Lot, shall be awarded a Framework Agreement. The duration of the Framework Agreement shall be a maximum of 4 years (2+1+1) and should commence in February 2027. Any extension to the initial two year period will be based upon the continued requirement of the Framework Agreement and the performance of the individual Consultants. The estimated cumulative value of call-off contracts that may be awarded through the Framework Agreement is PS25M however, NRS Limited does not commit to any guarantee of any volume of work being awarded by call-off contracts via this Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040835-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71356300 - Technical support services

98113100 - Nuclear safety services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 4-5 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
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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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