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Provision of Technical Author Support

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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29 Jun 2026 at 12:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Technical Author Support." This project aims to engage a supplier for a 12-month period to produce clear and concise documentation by researching, writing, and editing complex technical information. The procurement method employed was direct and below the threshold, without competition, indicating a streamlined process. The contract, valued at approximately £145,696.32, officially commenced on 20th July 2026 and is set to conclude on 19th July 2027. The service falls under the industry category of technical author services, and the award was given to Blargoans Limited, located in Thurso, United Kingdom.

This tender outlines significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical documentation services, particularly those capable of producing high-quality and accurate technical documentation for complex projects. Companies like small and medium enterprises that excel in technical writing, possess a track record in the nuclear sector, or are adept with highly technical information could find this opportunity aligns well with their expertise. The prospects for growth are tied to the ability to deliver precise, professional, and clear technical content, essential for advancing the operational objectives of Nuclear Restoration Services Limited at Dounreay.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Technical Author Support

Notice Description

NRS Dounreay requests the provision of Technical Author support over a 12-month period to research, write, and edit complex technical information into clear, concise documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060771-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312213 - Technical author services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£145,696 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
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

BLARGOANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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