Planning

Stack Characterisation & Evaluation & DOP Filter Testing Lots 1 & 2 2027 onwards

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

21 May 2026 at 07:31

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

18 May 2026 at 13:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Stack Characterisation & Evaluation & DOP Filter Testing Lots 1 & 2," set to commence in 2027. This procurement primarily targets the engineering services industry, encompassing locations throughout the United Kingdom, namely NRS Sites, NRS Dounreay, and AGRs transitioning to NRS. The process is an open procedure under UK public authority – sub-central government, with a projected contract start date of 1 April 2027 and completion by 31 March 2032, possibly extending to 2035. Notable deadlines include the date for future notice communication set for 19 July 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering-related scientific and technical services. With a contract value estimated at £2.8 million, businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to participate given their suitability for Lot 1. Companies experienced in stack characterisation, evaluation, and filter testing in high-stakes environments like nuclear restoration will find this tender particularly advantageous due to its technical nature and the support opportunities it presents over a five-year period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stack Characterisation & Evaluation & DOP Filter Testing Lots 1 & 2 2027 onwards

Notice Description

Stack Characterisation & Evaluation & DOP Filter Testing Lots 1 & 2 2027 onwards - covers NRS Sites, NRS Dounreay and AGRs transferring to NRS.

Planning Information

To obtain further information, including all documentation, please follow these steps: 1. Log in to the supplier portal at: https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome. 2. Locate the opportunity using 'Find Opportunities' or use ref C31320

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046734-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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