Planning

Breeder Fuel Transport Contract

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

13 May 2026 at 12:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a public authority operating under sub-central government in the UK, has announced a planned procurement process titled "Breeder Fuel Transport Contract" for the transportation of nuclear material. This falls under the services industry category and specifically involves the transport of radioactive waste. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a direct award method intended. The procurement notice, published on 13th May 2026, indicates that the communication of further notices is expected on 1st October 2026. The contract period is planned to run from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2031, with operations based in Warrington, UK.

This procurement opportunity can significantly benefit businesses involved in nuclear material transportation, offering a substantial contract value of £6 million. Companies with expertise in handling and transporting radioactive waste will find this opportunity particularly relevant. Given the direct award procurement method, businesses with strong expertise and a commendable safety record in this niche field will be well-suited to engage with this tender and expand their market presence within the nuclear material logistics sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Breeder Fuel Transport Contract

Notice Description

Transportation of Nuclear Material

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06979f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043881-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90521400 - Transport of radioactive waste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £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
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 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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