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Framework Agreement for Contingent Resource

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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05 May 2026 at 08:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority, is planning a procurement process for the "Framework Agreement for Contingent Resource" geared towards supporting decommissioning activities at the Dounreay Site. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, will establish up to five Framework Agreements with an anticipated start date in June 2027 and a maximum duration of four years (initially two years with options for two one-year extensions). The procurement involves services in personnel placement and supply, under the services category, with an estimated value of £18 million in potential call-off contracts. Located in Warrington, UK, further communication about the tender process is expected on 4 January 2027.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in personnel services, especially those offering placement and temporary staffing solutions. Given the substantial potential contract value of £18 million, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement framework explicitly highlights SME suitability. Establishing a position within this framework could provide sustained business prospects, as the contracts cover a period extending to May 2031, subject to demand and contractor performance. This tender offers a rewarding avenue for growth for businesses equipped to meet the stringent requirements of decommissioning activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Contingent Resource

Notice Description

Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Limited is seeking to establish a maximum of 5 Framework Agreements for the provision of Contingent Resource required to support decommissioning activities on the Dounreay Site. The duration of the Framework Agreement will be a maximum of 4 years (2+1+1) and should commence in June 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 Contractors. The estimated cumulative value of call-off contracts that may be awarded through the Framework Agreement over its duration is PS18M 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-0690eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040836-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply 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
4 Jan 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 31 May 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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