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30 Jun 2026 at 07:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Prototype Fast Reactor Wall Recladding" has been completed by the buying organisation Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, located in Risley, Warrington, UK. The contract, categorised under 'works' and focusing on cladding activities, involves the recladding of the Prototype Fast Reactor Steam Generator Building's north and east walls, including the De-Aerator Tower west. The procurement method was limited competition, classified as below threshold. The contract started on 8th June 2026 and will run until 24th September 2027, with a gross value of £2,653,200. The legal basis for the procurement aligns with UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for large construction and engineering firms, specifically those specialising in cladding works or similar projects, to expand their footprint in the energy sector. The awarded contract to AJ Engineering & Construction Services Ltd underlines the demand for expertise in nuclear facility maintenance and construction, reflecting significant business growth potential for companies capable of delivering on such specialised projects. Businesses focusing on infrastructure and public sector projects in the UK will find opportunities to build relationships with governmental bodies and strengthen their portfolios through such public procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

Prototype Fast Reactor Wall Recladding

Notice Description

Prototype Fast Reactor Steam Generator Building North and East Wall Recladding, including De-Aerator Tower West

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060986-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262650 - Cladding works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,653,200 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 24 Sep 2027 1-2 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

AJ ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

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