--- title: "D1310 Laboratories Upgrades" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051cb5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051cb5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051cb5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051cb5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-05-22" --- # D1310 Laboratories Upgrades Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051cb5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051cb5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051cb5.json) ## Summary Nuclear Restoration Services Limited is seeking a contractor for the "D1310 Laboratories Upgrades" project located in the UKM61 region of the United Kingdom, specifically at the Dounreay site. The procurement, tagged under construction-related services, involves refurbishment and commissioning activities. The process is currently in the planning stage, with important dates including a planned contract start date of 1st December 2026, and an end date of 30th November 2029. An open procedure is being employed for this above-threshold contract, with a gross contract value of £6,480,000, where the notice for future opportunities will be published by 1st September 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in refurbishment work, decommissioning services, and design support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable to partake in this tender, which could attract firms engaged in both mechanical and architectural services. Companies interested in securing contracts in the nuclear restoration and laboratory refurbishment domains will find this tender a strategic opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish a foothold in government contracts. ## Notice Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) are undertaking refurbishment work within the D1310 Laboratories. A Contractor is required to undertake refurbishment and commissioning activities. ### Planning Information A market engagement session will be held via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 14:00. Please register your interest by emailing erica.innes@dounreay.nrservices.uk by 16:00 on Monday the 1st of September. Joining instructions will be provided to registered participants. The engagement session will cover; - An overview of the proposed scope of works; - The proposed commercial model including delivery approach, risks and supplychain considerations; and - Opportunity for the suppliers to provide feedback. Feedback from the engagement session will support development of our requirements and the approach to the procurement and contractual terms. A UK4 Tender Notice will be published via the Central Digital Platform in due course. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047670-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED | | Additional buyers | NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LTD | | 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 | TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 45453100 - Refurbishment work - 71500000 - Construction-related services - 98391000 - Decommissioning services ## Release History - 22 May 2026 at 10:16 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047670-2026 - 26 Aug 2025 at 15:07 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051353-2025 - 18 Aug 2025 at 15:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049639-2025 - 22 May 2025 at 09:01 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024505-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047670-2026 22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051353-2025 26th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049639-2025 18th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024505-2025 22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-restoration-services - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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