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title: "Manufacturability Assessment of the PEGASUS Transport Package Design"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05da30"
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# Manufacturability Assessment of the PEGASUS Transport Package Design

Buyer: INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05da30

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by International Nuclear Services Limited, a public authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom. The tender is titled "Manufacturability Assessment of the PEGASUS Transport Package Design" and falls under the industry category of engineering design services. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the related contract having been made active on 21st January 2026, and is expected to conclude by 20th April 2026. The process utilised an open competition procurement method applicable to below-threshold engagements. The overall aim is to assess and optimise the manufacturability of PEGASUS transport package designs, ensuring efficient and scalable production.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the engineering and consultancy sectors, especially those experienced in design and production assessments. With an emphasis on identifying optimal manufacturing methods and potential automation strategies based on fleet sizes, this contract can offer substantial growth prospects for companies that can provide innovative, cost-efficient solutions for large-scale manufacturing projects. Large enterprises like Frazer-Nash Consultancy Limited, which has been awarded the contract, demonstrate the kind of capability that could be competitive. However, given the SME-friendly submission criteria, smaller specialist firms could also find opportunities in similar tenders.

## Notice

The NTS objectives for the manufacturability assessment are: a) Undertake an assessment of the design and make recommendations for change, where necessary, to improve manufacturability and the ability to inspect b) Confirm the optimum method of manufacture of the PEGASUS key components with a focus on fleet manufacture c) Identify any differences in strategy based on fleet size i.e. if there are any fleet sizes (10, 100, 1000) that would bring in different processes, such as automation. d) Develop a cost estimated programme of delivery for production of a fleet of PEGASUS packages

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005551-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2026 - 20 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| Awards value | £69,500 |
| Contracts value | £69,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 08:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005551-2026
- 9 Dec 2025 at 11:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080996-2025
- 4 Nov 2025 at 16:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070960-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005551-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080996-2025
  9th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070960-2025
  4th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nucleartransportsolutions.com

## Provenance

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