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HPB - Provision of Radioactive Waste Management Services (AGR Unique Ref. 34 F/W)

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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21 May 2026 at 14:02

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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21 May 2026 at 11:25

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom, has recently awarded a contract for the provision of radioactive waste management services at the Hinkley Point B Site. The procurement process was conducted as a direct award under the legal basis of the UK Procurement Act 2023, specifically for the Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor (AGR) sites. The awarded contract was made on 21st May 2026, with a total value of £500,000 and is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2026. The contract term extends until 30th September 2027, with an optional one-year renewal. The procurement falls under the services category and involves Cyclife UK Limited as the supplier, highlighting the strategic recognition of technical expertise and continuity requirements at the Hinkley B site.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in radioactive waste management and treatment services. It underscores the importance of possessing a proven track record in handling complex technical requirements and compliance with strict regulatory standards. Large-scale enterprises with capabilities in handling similar projects and maintaining high safety and environmental standards are well-suited to compete in this domain. The establishment of such contracts aligns with the UK's wider nuclear decommissioning programme, offering potential long-term engagements with Nuclear Restoration Services and associated governmental bodies. Businesses that can demonstrate innovation, reliability, and cost-efficiency in the nuclear decommissioning sector stand to benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HPB - Provision of Radioactive Waste Management Services (AGR Unique Ref. 34 F/W)

Notice Description

Provision of Radioactive Waste Management Services (AGR Unique Ref. 34 F/W) at Hinkley Point B Site.

Procurement Information

As part of the UK's nuclear decommissioning programme, Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) will begin taking ownership of assets and the responsibility for the Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor (AGR) sites from EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited (EDF) commencing on 1st April 2026 for Hunterston B followed by Hinkley B in October 2026 and marks a key milestone in ensuring the continued safe, secure and cost-effective decommissioning of the UK's nuclear legacy. NRS is committed to transparency and collaboration throughout this transfer process, working closely with EDF, regulators and stakeholders to deliver a seamless transfer whilst maintaining the highest standards of regulatory, safety and environmental compliance. In line with this commitment, NRS therefore intends to make a direct award in accordance with Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 and wishes to advise that the existing EDF contract with Cyclife UK Limited, as detailed in this notice, is being novated to Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) as part of the AGR site transfer process. This is a direct award for the purposes of Procurement Act 2023 and is being made pursuant to Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023 NRS considers Paragraph 6 applies as the services provided by Cyclife UK Limited are critical to the ongoing operation of Hinkley B and it would create significant technical difficulties and unacceptable regulatory risks to NRS for another supplier to supply the services at this time. Following completion of this novated contract, all future requirements will be progressed through NRS's established procurement processes and in continued compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). Cyclife UK Limited is neither an excluded or excludable supplier. A Contract Award Notice and Contract Details Notice will follow in accordance with Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047213-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYCLIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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