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HPB - Provision and operation of hired water trailers and related equipment and Demin Water Supply

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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21 May 2026 at 14:03

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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21 May 2026 at 11:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Nuclear Restoration Services Limited as the buying organisation, focusing on the title "HPB - Provision and operation of hired water trailers and related equipment and Demin Water Supply." This falls under the industry category of services, specifically related to the hire of water transport equipment. The project is located at Hinkley Point B Site, with important dates including the award date of 21 May 2026, and the standstill period concluding on 2 June 2026. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase, having utilised a direct award method. This decision is in line with the transition of responsibilities for the Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor sites from EDF to NRS, as part of the UK's nuclear decommissioning programme.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the UK's environmental services and water management sector, particularly those that can support nuclear site operations. With a contract period starting from October 2026 to December 2027, companies with expertise in water supply and equipment rental can benefit from long-term engagement. Large enterprises like Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions have been identified as suitable suppliers, highlighting the need for technically proficient firms capable of managing critical water management services crucial to the safety and regulatory compliance of decommissioning sites. The explicit direct award method emphasises the importance of maintaining continuity and minimum technical disruption, providing specialised companies a chance to leverage their capabilities in supporting the country's strategic infrastructure transitions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HPB - Provision and operation of hired water trailers and related equipment and Demin Water Supply

Notice Description

Provision and operation of hired water trailers and related equipment and Demin Water Supply 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 Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, 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 Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions 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). Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions 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-069f05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047218-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60650000 - Hire of water transport equipment with crew

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
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 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
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

VEOLIA WATER TECHNOLOGIES & SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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