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07 Jul 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a public authority operating as a sub-central government entity, pertains to the completion of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for the Prototype Fast Reactor Ventilation Upgrade Control Panel. This project is classified under the goods category focusing on industrial process control equipment, and it culminated in an award on 7th July 2026. The contracting authority is based in Warrington, United Kingdom, while the supplier, Contec Design Services Ltd, is located in Thurso. The procurement method employed was direct, carried out below the threshold and without competition. The associated contract, valued at £71,090.40 gross and £59,242 net, spans from 6th July 2026 to 10th December 2026, with potential for extension should compensation events arise.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial process control equipment, specifically those with capabilities in Factory Acceptance Testing. Given the direct procurement method without competition, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Contec Design Services Ltd, which currently holds the contract, are well-suited to meet the project requirements. As this contract targets a specific niche within the nuclear and process control sector, businesses with intimate knowledge and operational capacity in these domains could successfully position themselves for future opportunities and partnerships with Nuclear Restoration Services Limited and similar public authorities across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Prototype Fast Reactor Ventilation Upgrade Control Panel FAT

Notice Description

Completion of Factory Acceptance Testing of The PFR Ventilation Upgrade control panel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c547
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063688-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,242 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 10 Dec 2026 1-6 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

CONTEC DESIGN SERVICES

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