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Award

22 Jun 2026 at 12:46

Award

05 Jun 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, has completed a selective procurement process under the legal framework 2023/54 to secure scaffolding services for PFR and DFR reactors. The tender titled "PFR & DFR Scaffolding" was awarded to Caithness Scaffolding Contractors Limited. The contract covers scaffolding work, classified under CPV code 45262100, with a contract period from 5th June 2026 to 1st June 2029. The process culminated in an award decision on 21st May 2026, with the contract formally activated on 5th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scaffolding services within the nuclear industry. Companies like Caithness Scaffolding Contractors Limited, which is categorised as an SME, are well-suited to compete in such contracts, particularly those adept at working within stringent regulatory environments and able to offer specialised industrial scaffolding solutions. The contract, valued at £1,334,740, provides a platform for such businesses to leverage their expertise in complex infrastructure projects and expand their portfolio within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

PFR & DFR Scaffolding

Notice Description

Provision of Scaffolding to support PFR & DFR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058532-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262100 - Scaffolding work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,334,740 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,334,740 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CAITHNESS SCAFFOLDING CONTRACTORS

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