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HPB - The Provision of LOLER and PSSR Statutory Inspections

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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06 May 2026 at 11:06

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06 May 2026 at 08:27

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Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, located in Warrington, UK, has completed the procurement process for "The Provision of LOLER and PSSR Statutory Inspections" at Hinkley Point B. This tender falls under the services industry category and involves machinery inspection services. The contract was awarded directly to Bureau Veritas UK Limited, based in Manchester, due to their critical role in ongoing operations. The legal basis for this direct award is linked to the UK’s nuclear decommissioning programme, underlining the importance of the contractor's existing expertise. The contract is valued at £230,000 with a gross amount of £276,000, and it covers a period from 1 October 2026 to 28 February 2027, with the potential for renewal. The procurement was at the award stage, with key dates including the award notice published on 6 May 2026 and the standstill period ending on 15 May 2026.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing statutory inspection services, particularly those with experience in the nuclear sector. The direct award to Bureau Veritas was based on technical reasons, emphasising the need for specialised expertise and established relationships in the industry. Companies aiming to grow in this sector should focus on building technical capabilities and a strong track record in compliance and safety operations. While this particular contract was directly awarded, future similar opportunities may arise that will go through competitive tender processes, providing openings for well-prepared companies to enter or expand within this specialised market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HPB - The Provision of LOLER and PSSR Statutory Inspections

Notice Description

AGR Transfer Hinkley Point B - The Provision of LOLER and PSSR Statutory Inspections

Procurement Information

As part of the UK's nuclear decommissioning programme, Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) will begin taking ownership of assets and the responsibility for the Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor (AGR) sites from EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited (EDF) commencing on 1st April 2026 for Hunterston B followed by Hinkley B in October 2026 and marks a key milestone in ensuring the continued safe, secure and cost-effective decommissioning of the UK's nuclear legacy. NRS is committed to transparency and collaboration throughout this transfer process, working closely with EDF, regulators and stakeholders to deliver a seamless transfer whilst maintaining the highest standards of regulatory, safety and environmental compliance. In line with this commitment, NRS therefore intends to make a direct award in accordance with Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 and wishes to advise that the existing EDF contract with Bureau Veritas UK Limited, as detailed in this notice, is being novated to Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) as part of the AGR site transfer process. This is a direct award for the purposes of Procurement Act 2023 and is being made pursuant to Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023 NRS considers Paragraph 6 applies as the services provided by Bureau Veritas UK Limited are critical to the ongoing operation of Hinkley B and it would create significant technical difficulties and unacceptable regulatory risks to NRS for another supplier to supply the services at this time. Following completion of this novated contract, all future requirements will be progressed through NRS's established procurement processes and in continued compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). Bureau Veritas UK Limited is neither an excluded or excludable supplier. A Contract Award Notice and Contract Details Notice will follow in accordance with Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069203
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041460-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71631100 - Machinery-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUREAU VERITAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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