---
title: "Shaft & Silo Enabling Groundworks (ATO97)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052413"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-21"
---

# Shaft & Silo Enabling Groundworks (ATO97)

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052413

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## Summary

This procurement process is initiated by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority, for the title "Shaft & Silo Enabling Groundworks (ATO97)" in the works category. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage, as updated on 21st May 2026 through a procurement notice. The project involves substantial groundwork to prepare a construction site, with activities such as ground clearance, levelling, and installation of new substations planned for the region UKM61 in the United Kingdom. The contract period is anticipated to start on 15th July 2027, concluding on 15th July 2030, and a future notice is expected by 9th September 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in demolition, site preparation, and clearance work, particularly those with expertise in groundworks and infrastructure development. The project budget is planned with a gross amount of £4,200,000, and the suitability criteria indicate an opportunity for SMEs. Businesses positioned within the construction industry or those looking to expand their portfolio in foundational and infrastructure projects would find this tender beneficial. Engagement in this project could bolster business profiles and facilitate entry into a niche market within the nuclear restoration field.

## Notice

Work to prepare the construction site footprint to accommodate future construction. Progressive ground clearance and levelling, piling and installation of foundations, spoil waste management. Supply and installation of two new substations and cabling to support future facilities. These requirements will ensure that the site is prepared in advance of the start of the main construction.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046979-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2027 - 15 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 |
| 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

### Codes

- 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 10:51 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046979-2026
- 23 May 2025 at 14:54 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026820-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046979-2026
  21st May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026820-2025
  23rd 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

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