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07 Jul 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a public authority in Warrington, United Kingdom, has awarded a direct contract for the "Low Level Waste (LLW) Vault Interstitial Grouting Civil Support - Stage 3a". This project falls under the works category and involves civil support for grouting at low-level waste vaults. The procurement method was a direct award, classified as below threshold - without competition, indicating a decision was made without an open tender process. The award stage was completed on 7 July 2026, and the contract period runs from 13 July 2026 to 30 September 2026. The total contract value is £104,220 GBP.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in civil construction, specifically those with expertise in grouting works. Large construction firms or those specialising in environmental restoration and waste management support would be particularly well-suited for similar projects. Although the tendering process did not involve open competition, understanding the needs and processes of organisations like Nuclear Restoration Services Limited can position companies strategically for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Low Level Waste (LLW) Vault Interstitial Grouting Civil Support - Stage 3a

Notice Description

A direct award contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Limited (Dounreay) for the provision of Low Level Waste (LLW) Vault Interstitial Grouting Civil Support - Stage 3a.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c54c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063694-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262340 - Grouting work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

JOHN GUNN & SONS

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