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PlanningUpdate

23 Jul 2026 at 13:07

PlanningUpdate

17 Jul 2026 at 13:43

PlanningUpdate

17 Jul 2026 at 13:40

Planning

17 Jul 2026 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

International Nuclear Services Limited, a public authority under sub-central government located in Warrington, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process. They seek to engage the market through a Request for Information (RFI) for the project entitled "ERP Build and Implementation, and Associated Planning and Reporting Tools". This project falls under the category of services with a focus on financial systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software packages. The RFI process is due to conclude by 7 August 2026, and it aims to elucidate the market's capability to deliver and support an ERP system. Key dates include a future notice date set for 1 October 2026, with the project scheduled to start on 1 January 2027 and end by 31 December 2031.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in ERP software development and implementation, especially those offering financial systems solutions. Companies with a strong background in enterprise resource planning and related tools would be well-suited to respond to the RFI. The procurement process is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an ideal opportunity for organisations looking to expand their reach within the UK public sector. By participating, businesses can help shape the future procurement strategy and potentially secure a contract value estimated at £1.5 million to £1.8 million.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ERP Build and Implementation, and Associated Planning and Reporting Tools

Notice Description

This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to understand the capability and capacity of the market to provide, implement and support an ERP system, to further inform strategy development for future procurement. Responses received to this RFI will be used to inform any future procurement process and associated requirements.

Planning Information

Engagement is taking place in the form of a RFI (Request for Information) process. Login or register on Atamis via this link: https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome Then search by reference number C31869 to participate and respond

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cded
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069760-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package

72212451 - Enterprise resource planning software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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