Planning

Shaft and Silo Process Cell including Shaft Retrieval Crane

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 10:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The upcoming procurement process, managed by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, focuses on the "Shaft and Silo Process Cell including Shaft Retrieval Crane". This project involves the design, manufacture, testing, and delivery of specialised mechanical handling equipment to process intermediate level wastes. Located in Warrington, UK, the procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 30th November 2026. The procurement, categorized under mechanical engineering services, anticipates a contract period from 12th July 2027 to 9th July 2032.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those with capabilities in bespoke mechanical engineering and handling solutions. Companies that are able to design and deliver complex mechanical systems for waste retrieval and processing will find this a promising growth avenue, especially those that qualify as SMEs. The project not only involves substantial engineering expertise but also contributes to the public sector's waste management initiatives, providing transformative value to participating firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Shaft and Silo Process Cell including Shaft Retrieval Crane

Notice Description

The design, manufature, testing and delivery of bespoke mechanical handling plant and equipment to retreive, size reduce and separate solid and sludge intermediate level wastes within a remote, shielding cell. These requirements will enable waste to be retrieved from the Shaft and processed into 200L drums for onward charactersiation and final packaging.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ecc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046927-2026
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
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
30 Nov 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jul 2027 - 9 Jul 2032 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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