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30 Jul 2026 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority, recently completed the "D2185 Ground Investigation" procurement, classified as works under the CPV code 45111250 for ground investigation work. The procurement process was conducted directly without competition, given it was below threshold, according to UK public procurement regulations. Located in Warrington, UK, the contract was awarded to Igne (trading as Raeburn Drilling & Geotechnical Ltd), an SME based in Hamilton, UK. The contract, valued at £32,327.80, commenced on 9th July 2026 and will conclude on 29th September 2026.

This ground investigation contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the field of ground investigations or related geotechnical services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Igne are suitably positioned to compete effectively in such procurement processes, enabling them to expand their reach in the public sector. By leveraging these opportunities, businesses can potentially enhance their portfolios and establish valuable relationships within the government sector, thereby achieving growth and improving competitive standing in their industry.

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Notice Title

D2185 Ground Investigation

Notice Description

DN026 compound ground investigation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072325-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,327 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 29 Sep 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
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

IGNE (T/A RAEBURN DRILLING & GEOTECHNICAL

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