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2026/27 - Legal advice to trustees

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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17 Jun 2026 at 13:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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15 Jun 2026 at 12:02

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government authority located in Warrington, involved a direct award for legal advice services relating to the Magnox Group for the year 2026/27. The process, completed as of 17 June 2026, was undertaken to comply with pension legislation requiring the formal appointment of a legal advisor. Sacker & Partners LLP, based in London, was directly appointed due to their specialised legal expertise in pension law, with the procurement method classified as a direct award. The active contract, valued at a gross amount of GBP 268,200, commenced on 17 June 2026 and is expected to end on 31 March 2027.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in legal consultancy services, particularly those focused on pension-related legal advice. Given the specific nature of the requirements, it is highly suitable for large consultancy firms with recognised expertise in pension law and a track record of compliance with professional standards. The opportunity for growth lies in providing value-driven advisory services that align with professional benchmarks and pricing structure agreements, enabling successful bidders to secure ongoing contracts through periodic reviews, typically occurring every three years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026/27 - Legal advice to trustees

Notice Description

Legal advice relating to the Magnox Group for 2026/7.

Procurement Information

The Trustee are required to formally appoint a legal advisor under pension legislation and can only rely on advice from 'a pension act appointed lawyer'. Sacker and Partners were chosen by the Trustee. The Trustee review this appointment every three years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057122-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

66 - Financial and insurance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

66520000 - Pension services

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£223,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£223,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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

SACKER & PARTNERS LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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