Planning

Shaft Groundwater Monitoring Works: Upgrades

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Shaft Groundwater Monitoring Works: Upgrades" project is being administered by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Warrington, United Kingdom. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a pipeline notice published on 21 May 2026. The project involves the installation of new boreholes and water sampling/monitoring equipment to enable environmental monitoring of groundwater in the region UKM61. Classified under the works category, the procurement is guided by legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. Prospective suppliers should be aware that further notice regarding communication will be available by 1 December 2026, and that the contract period is set to commence on 1 June 2027 and conclude on 7 June 2030.

This upcoming tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in civil and geotechnical engineering services, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as they are specifically deemed suitable for participation in this project. Companies specialising in construction, engineering design for civil works, and groundwater pollution control services will find this procurement particularly advantageous to expand their market footprint. With the focus on engineering and environmental monitoring services, businesses with expertise in these areas can leverage this project to enhance their portfolio and demonstrate their capabilities in a high-profile public works project. Engaging with this tender could facilitate growth opportunities within the public sector while contributing to important environmental monitoring initiatives.

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Notice Title

Shaft Groundwater Monitoring Works: Upgrades

Notice Description

Installation of new boreholes and water sampling / monitoring equipment to allow groundwater around the Shaft to be environmentally monitored.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ee7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046982-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

71300000 - Engineering services

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

90733700 - Groundwater pollution monitoring or control 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
1 Dec 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 7 Jun 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

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