2026/27 Statutory audits - Magnox Electric Group of ESPS

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

17 Jun 2026 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 2026/27 statutory audits of the Magnox Electric Group of ESPS is carried out by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a public authority within the sub-central government category. Located in Warrington, UK, they have awarded a contract for statutory audit services. This process was initiated to comply with the Audited Accounts Regulations, requiring audited financial statements and contribution statements. The procurement was executed via a direct method, allowing for awarding below the competitive threshold, and has reached the contract stage, with the contract being signed on 17th June 2026. The service provision commences immediately and is expected to conclude by 31st March 2027.

This tender primarily offers opportunities for large-scale accounting and auditing firms, as demonstrated by the award to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, which is tasked with ensuring compliance with audit regulations for nuclear-sector financials. It represents a notable opportunity for businesses experienced in statutory audits, especially those with niche expertise in the energy and utilities industry. With the contract valued at £78,970, it not only provides a financial boost but also solidifies the awardee's presence in the public sector audit market, potentially leading to future contracts in similar domains.

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Notice Title

2026/27 Statutory audits - Magnox Electric Group of ESPS

Notice Description

Under the Occupational Pension Schemes (Requirement to obtain Audited Accounts and a Statement from the Auditor) Regulations 1996 (the "Audited Accounts Regulations") NRS are required to obtain audited financial statements and a statement about contributions. The supplier under the Audited Accounts Regulations to audit those financial statements and provide a statement about contributions. The services will comprise statutory audit services and services in respect of the statement about contributions for the group year ending 31 March 2026 and subsequent years until superseded with a new written agreement. Any unfinished statutory audits on the group's financial statements for prior years will remain subject to the relevant previously signed agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b6b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056990-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,970 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
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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

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

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