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title: "Audit of the Group Accounts (Magnox ESPS - which forms part of the Electricity Supply Pension Scheme)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051d9b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LTD"
published: "2025-05-22"
---

# Audit of the Group Accounts (Magnox ESPS - which forms part of the Electricity Supply Pension Scheme)

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051d9b

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## Summary

Nuclear Restoration Services Ltd, a public authority in the UK, has completed a procurement process for the audit of the Group Accounts associated with the Magnox ESPS, forming part of the Electricity Supply Pension Scheme. This procurement falls under the industry category of insurance and pension services and was conducted through the 'direct' procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition. The awarded contract was formalised on 21st May 2025 and spans from 22nd May 2025 to 31st March 2026. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, based in London, was appointed as the supplier due to its existing use within the central scheme, facilitating cost efficiency by avoiding duplicate audits.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses within the financial services and auditing sectors, particularly those with a proven background in pension scheme audits. While this specific tender has concluded, organisations of similar expertise could be well-suited to compete for future opportunities within this domain, especially if they can offer cost-effective solutions akin to those required by the likes of Nuclear Restoration Services. Engaging in such tenders can stimulate business growth by catering to specialised audit requirements of government-associated entities.

## Notice

This is a legal requirement under Pension Act. The Trustee appointed PWC as they are used by the central scheme - which makes it cost effective (i.e.no need for 2 audits).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024790-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,280 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66500000 - Insurance and pension services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 12:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024790-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024790-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Contract details 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

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