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14 Jul 2026 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, located in Warrington, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for the "D3300 Waste Handling in the Process Cell" contract, under the engineering services category. The awarding stage for this below-threshold limited competition concluded with CORE Nuclear Solutions Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Workington, Cumbria, receiving the contract. The contract, signed on 5th February 2026, will run from 6th February 2026 until 17th May 2026, with a potential extension due to programme needs. The procurement adhered to the legal framework established by the UK Parliament in 2023.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services, particularly those with expertise in waste handling solutions. Companies capable of offering innovative engineering services for nuclear facilities could find significant growth potential due to the nature of this project. Large enterprises with robust capacities in industrial and environmental engineering will be especially well-suited to leverage the awarded contract for enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

D3300 Waste Handling in the Process Cell

Notice Description

A competitive contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) for Engineering Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06caba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066167-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,895 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 17 May 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
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

CORE NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS

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