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HPB - Provision of HVAC, Fire Barrier, Electrical Control & Monitoring Systems (AGR Unique Ref. 106 F/W)

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 14:00

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

21 May 2026 at 13:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of HVAC, Fire Barrier, Electrical Control & Monitoring Systems" at Hinkley Point B Site has been completed by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a public authority based in Warrington, UK. The procurement, under the industry category of services, was conducted via a direct award process. Apple Technical Solutions Limited has been selected as the supplier. The award notice was issued on 21st May 2026, and the contract, valued at £1.8 million gross, is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and end on 31st March 2027, with an optional renewal for one more year. The contracting process aligns with the UK's nuclear decommissioning programme, specifically around the transfer of the Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor (AGR) sites from EDF Energy to Nuclear Restoration Services.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises specialising in HVAC systems and electrical controls, due to its scale and complexity. Apple Technical Solutions will bring its expertise to enhance the safety and efficiency of the decommissioning activities. Businesses with capabilities in maintaining security equipment could potentially benefit from future procurement needs, as government bodies continue to seek reliable partners capable of ensuring compliance and operational integrity in such specialised environments. Firms interested in similar opportunities should monitor future notices by Nuclear Restoration Services, which will adhere to established procurement regulations and transparency commitments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HPB - Provision of HVAC, Fire Barrier, Electrical Control & Monitoring Systems (AGR Unique Ref. 106 F/W)

Notice Description

Provision of HVAC, Fire Barrier, Electrical Control & Monitoring Systems (AGR Unique Ref. 106 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 Apple Technical 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 Apple Technical 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). Apple Technical 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-069f3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047204-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
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 Mar 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

APPLE TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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