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title: "K-class tie down nuts and bolts"
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# K-class tie down nuts and bolts

Buyer: INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c73a0c42-8e5f-42cb-8ba1-e44260d75080

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## Summary

The procurement process was led by International Nuclear Services, based in Warrington, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "K-class tie down nuts and bolts," was aimed at acquiring 228 M45 bolts and nuts for Nuclear Transport Solutions. The tender falls under the "Bolts" industry category, with CPV code 44531400, and covers delivery to various locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man. The process was conducted using an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 29th January 2025. The contract, awarded to Hydrobolt Ltd, spans from 20th June 2025 to 2nd March 2026, and carries a value of £19,856.52. As of the latest update on 18th September 2025, the procurement stage is complete and the award is active.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying bolts and screws, specifically within the nuclear transport sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete in such open procedure procurements. The contract offers the potential for businesses to establish or strengthen relationships within the nuclear transport logistics industry, providing niche products that support the safe and efficient movement of nuclear materials. The focus on specialised hardware for nuclear applications highlights opportunities for companies with expertise in high-grade metalwork and precision engineering.

## Notice

Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) is seeking to procure a total of 228 M45 bolts and nuts to support with safe transport of nuclear packages using its Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited (PNTL) fleet of ships.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a116a03-6e21-4611-a7ea-9683e0afd55c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,856 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6GR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HYDROBOLT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44531400 - Bolts
- 44531510 - Bolts and screws

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a116a03-6e21-4611-a7ea-9683e0afd55c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a116a03-6e21-4611-a7ea-9683e0afd55c
  18th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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