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HPB - Provision of a radioactive laundry service, PPE lease and scaffold monitoring service

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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06 May 2026 at 11:14

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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06 May 2026 at 08:33

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "HPB - Provision of a radioactive laundry service, PPE lease and scaffold monitoring service" involves Nuclear Restoration Services Limited as the buying organisation, located in Warrington, UK. This contract, awarded to Unitech Services Group, is set within the services industry category and pertains to the Hinkley Point B site. The procurement method used is a direct award, with the procurement stage currently at the Award phase, although pending. This contract will begin on 1st October 2026 and is expected to conclude on 31st July 2027, with an optional renewal for an additional year. Critical details include a gross contract value of £290,400 and important dates: the award notice was published on 6th May 2026, with a scheduled contract signature date by 6th June 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial services, particularly those experienced in laundry-operation services and safety equipment provision. Companies with expertise in regulatory compliance and those capable of managing complex procurement requirements in the nuclear sector will find themselves well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The nature of this contract process highlights potential growth areas for businesses looking to engage in long-term service provisions for government or sub-central public authorities. The contract's high value and importance in ensuring continuous operations at the Hinkley Point B site underscore the potential for expanding service portfolios in the nuclear decommissioning sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HPB - Provision of a radioactive laundry service, PPE lease and scaffold monitoring service

Notice Description

Provision of a radioactive laundry service, PPE lease and scaffold monitoring service at Hinkley Point B Site

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 Unitech Services Group, 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 Unitech Services Group 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). Unitech Services Group 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-06920d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041468-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98311200 - Laundry-operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£242,000 £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 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 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

UNITECH SERVICES GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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