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Linc Opportunity 36 - Shaft Large Items Retrievals

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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14 Jul 2026 at 15:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, carried out by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay), involves the retrieval of large items from a shaft, titled "Linc Opportunity 36 - Shaft Large Items Retrievals." It is categorised under engineering services, and the contract phase has been completed, with Penny Engineering Ltd, an SME from Chesterfield, as the selected supplier. The procurement method was limited, below the threshold, indicating a restricted competition framework. The contract began on 5 February 2026 and concluded on 26 April 2026, with possible extensions due to program updates. The contract value is £82,117, with a possible maximum extension until 10 September 2026. The buying organization's headquarters is located in Warrington, UK, and serves as a public authority in the sub-central government sector.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale retrieval operations. SMEs like Penny Engineering Ltd stand to benefit significantly, as they can leverage such contracts to expand their service offerings and enhance their market reputation within the industry. Firms with expertise in managing complex engineering projects and familiarity with government procurement processes would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. The procurement process, emphasising restricted competition, suggests that businesses with specialised capabilities have a fair advantage.

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Notice Information

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 Retrivals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066406-2026
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
£82,117 Under £100K

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 - 26 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

PENNY ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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