Planning

PME (EOI) - Japanese Port Agency Services

INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED

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08 Jun 2026 at 09:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 Jun 2026 at 09:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by International Nuclear Services Limited, operating as Nuclear Transport Solutions, is at the planning stage under the title "PME (EOI) - Japanese Port Agency Services." The focus is within the services industry category, specifically involving port management and forwarding services, and is aimed at operations within Japanese waters. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register by 29th June 2026 to express interest and provide organisational details. This pre-market engagement exercise is designed to identify capable suppliers and facilitate pre-season market interest. The project is to commence on 1st April 2027, with the completion expected by 31st March 2031, and communication will continue with interested parties beyond 3rd August 2026.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in ship agency coordination, regulatory liaison, and marine consultancy, capable of supporting nuclear transport operations in Japan. Small to medium enterprises with expertise in port and sub-agency management are particularly encouraged to participate. Engaging in this procurement process provides a pathway for business expansion into the Japanese maritime services sector, underpinned by an expected contract value of £1.35 million and a projected gross amount of £1.62 million. Suppliers have the chance to align with an established organisation, promoting long-term growth and strategic partnerships with a sub-central governmental authority in the UK's nuclear transport industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PME (EOI) - Japanese Port Agency Services

Notice Description

Pre-Market Engagement - Japanese Port Agency Services International Nuclear Services Limited (INS), trading as Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) is seeking to engage with suppliers who can provide port agency services in Japan in support of nuclear transport operations. The requirement is expected to include but not limited to ship agency coordination, liaison with Japanese regulatory authorities, port and sub-agency management, and associated marine consultancy services supporting vessels operating in Japanese waters. This notice is issued to identify capable suppliers and register market interest in advance of a potential future procurement. Interested suppliers are invited to: Register on the Atamis portal, provide basic organisation details Confirm their interest in this opportunity The RFI document can be found on our Atamis Portal: https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome Atamis reference: C31583 Further information and engagement opportunities may be shared with registered suppliers in due course. Important: This is a pre-market engagement exercise only and does not constitute a call for competition.

Planning Information

This notice is issued to identify capable suppliers and register market interest in advance of a potential future procurement. Interested suppliers are invited to: Register on the Atamis portal, provide basic organisation details Confirm their interest in this opportunity Further information and engagement opportunities may be shared with registered suppliers in due course.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053642-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

63523000 - Port and forwarding agency services

98362000 - Port management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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