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Shaft Head Removal - Facility Hire & Construction of Mock Up Trials Rig

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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21 Jul 2026 at 13:16

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a public authority classified under sub-central government, focuses on the project titled "Shaft Head Removal - Facility Hire & Construction of Mock Up Trials Rig". This procurement, based in the UK region of Warrington, falls under the construction industry category and is currently in the award stage, with the contract scheduled to begin on 19th August 2026 and conclude by 18th August 2027. The procurement method implemented in this process is 'direct' and was conducted below the threshold without competition. The total gross value of the award is GBP 616,800, highlighting a significant investment in construction works as per CPV classification 45000000.

Gow's Lybster Limited, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Caithness, United Kingdom, has been identified as the supplier for this contract, emphasizing the potential for SMEs to engage in significant public sector contracts. The nature of this project, involving the hire of a local facility and construction of a trial rig, creates an opportunity for businesses specializing in construction and facility management to explore subcontracting possibilities or partnerships. Companies with established expertise in similar construction works may find business growth potential in participating in such niche public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Shaft Head Removal - Facility Hire & Construction of Mock Up Trials Rig

Notice Description

NRS looks to engage a contractor to provide the hire of a local facility, and the construction of a trials rig for the Shaft Head Removal Trials.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cff0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068735-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£514,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2026 - 18 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

GOW'S LYBSTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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