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Low Level Waste (LLW) Vault External Backfill - Stage 3a

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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21 Jul 2026 at 13:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited has concluded with the award of a contract titled "Low Level Waste (LLW) Vault External Backfill - Stage 3a." This falls under the works industry category and pertains to grouting work required in the United Kingdom, specifically at Dounreay. The procurement process was executed through a direct award method, classified as below threshold and without competition. The key dates include the contract's signing on 15 July 2026, with the active contract period extending from 20 July 2026 to 30 September 2026.

This tender opportunity supports business growth, particularly for companies specialising in construction and restoration services within the nuclear industry. Large-scale businesses similar to John Gunn & Sons Ltd, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to the specialised nature of the work and the need for substantial resources. Engaging in such projects can enhance a company's portfolio, secure vital industry partnerships, and provide a steady stream of income from government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Low Level Waste (LLW) Vault External Backfill - 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 External Backfill - Stage 3a

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cfec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068730-2026
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
£28,182 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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