Planning

Provision of a Pension Administration Service - ESPS

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

13 May 2026 at 07:40

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited seeks proposals for the provision of a Pension Administration Service for the Electricity Supply Pension Scheme (ESPS). This planned procurement is focused on pension services and pension fund administration services, falling under the industry category of services. Located out of Warrington, United Kingdom, the contracting authority operates as a public authority under sub-central government. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a competitive flexible procedure outlined for the procurement method. The contract is valued at £4.2 million (gross) and is expected to commence on 1st July 2027, concluding by 31st May 2031. A future notice is expected on 1st October 2026, providing further details and timelines.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in pension fund administration to partner with a significant public-sector entity, fostering potential long-term growth and development within the sector. Companies with experience in managing multi-employer schemes, akin to the ESPS, and those capable of handling cost apportionment based on member volumes, may find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The competitive flexible procedure allows for a degree of innovation and adaptation in proposals, making this procurement suitable for businesses that can offer bespoke and efficient solutions tailored to the dynamic needs of the Nuclear Restoration Services Limited and its associated employers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Pension Administration Service - ESPS

Notice Description

The Trustee of the Electricity Supply Pension Scheme (ESPS) requires the provision of pensions administration services to support the ongoing operation and management of the Scheme. The ESPS is a multi-employer scheme comprising four sections relevant to this requirement: 1) Atkins 2) Nationsl Nuclear Laboratories 3) Cavendish Nuclear Costs associated with the administration of the Scheme are apportioned across participating employers based on member volumes and are recharged via established finance arrangements alongside other scheme-related administrative costs. The Magnox Group is one of 24 employer groups participating in the ESPS, and a single supplier currently acts as administrator for 16 of these groups.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06972a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043703-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66520000 - Pension services

66523100 - Pension fund administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 31 May 2031 3-4 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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