Tender

Manufacture of 200 litre Solids Waste Drums for the Dounreay Cementation Plant

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

12 May 2026 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited is initiating a procurement process for the "Manufacture of 200 litre Solids Waste Drums for the Dounreay Cementation Plant." This tender, currently at the Tender stage, seeks suppliers who can manufacture, inspect, test, and deliver 30 waste drums to the Dounreay site. The company's operations are based in Warrington, UK, with specific actions related to Dounreay. Interested parties need to submit their proposals by 4th June 2026. Notably, this is a below-threshold open competition, aligning with its value of £144,000 gross and focusing on goods procurement under the industry category of waste management equipment.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing durable and high-quality waste drums, particularly those with previous experience in nuclear or hazardous waste management. SMEs and larger enterprises with capabilities in this niche, especially those with a track record of successfully navigating tender processes within the public sector, would find this an excellent avenue for growth. The contract period spans from 6th July to 28th October 2026, offering a significant project timeline for companies poised to deliver precision-engineered solutions efficiently.

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Notice Title

Manufacture of 200 litre Solids Waste Drums for the Dounreay Cementation Plant

Notice Description

Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Limited (Dounreay) requires a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier for the manufacture, inspection, testing and delivery to the Dounreay site of 30 of 200 litre Solids Waste Drums for the Dounreay Cementation Plant (DCP).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069694
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043419-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44616200 - Waste drums

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 28 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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