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14 Jul 2026 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, operating as the contracting authority, awarded a contract titled "Linc Opportunity 36 - Shaft Large Items Retrievals" conducted under the procurement category of services. This contract falls under the industry category of engineering services, with the winning supplier being Eden Nuclear, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). Based in Warrington, United Kingdom, the contract was concluded through a limited competition procurement method, compliant with legal reference 2023/54. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract period extending from 5th February 2026 to 5th July 2026, with potential for extension due to variations and updated programmes.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the engineering services sector. Businesses experienced in large-scale retrieval operations within the nuclear industry would find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise. The location in Warrington and the competitive nature of the limited competition procurement method favour businesses capable of delivering specialised engineering services efficiently. Such contracts are prime opportunities for enhancing a firm's portfolio and gaining a foothold in public sector operations, particularly those with aspirations to participate in upcoming tenders in similar domains.

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Notice Title

Linc Opportunity 36 - Shaft Large Items Retrievals

Notice Description

A competitive contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) for Shaft Large Item Retrievals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066405-2026
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
SME

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
£159,120 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

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

EDEN NUCLEAR

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