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title: "HNB - Supply of Chemicals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05db62"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-22"
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# HNB - Supply of Chemicals

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05db62

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## Summary

The contract titled "HNB - Supply of Chemicals" has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Warrington, United Kingdom. The procurement process is classified under the industry category for various chemical products and follows the direct award method as part of the UK's nuclear decommissioning programme. This award is part of the transition of Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor (AGR) sites from EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited to Nuclear Restoration Services, with significant technical and regulatory continuity required at the Hunterston B site. This procurement process, initiated under legal framework UKPGA 2023/54, commenced on April 1, 2026, and is set to conclude on December 31, 2026, with potential extensions until December 31, 2027. Brenntag (UK) Limited, based in Leeds, has been awarded the contract, valued at £466,752 GBP, with a gross maximum value of £560,102.4 GBP.

This direct award presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the nuclear sector, particularly those offering chemical supplies that meet stringent safety and regulatory requirements. Large-scale suppliers familiar with the nuclear industry would be well-suited to compete for future contracts through Nuclear Restoration Services' established procurement processes. Brenntag (UK) Limited's involvement highlights a preference for suppliers that can ensure seamless continuation of services amidst critical operational transitions. Such opportunities not only promise growth in the specialised chemical supply market but also reinforce the importance of strategic partnerships with entities adept in handling complex technical demands essential to ensuring the safe and cost-effective decommissioning of nuclear sites.

## Notice

Supply of Chemicals at Hunterston B

### Procurement Information

As part of the UK's nuclear decommissioning programme, Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) will begin taking ownership of assets and the responsibility for the Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor (AGR) sites from EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited (EDF). This transition, starting with Hunterston B in spring 2026, marks a key milestone in ensuring the continued safe, secure and cost-effective decommissioning of the UK's nuclear legacy. NRS is committed to transparency and collaboration throughout this transfer process, working closely with EDF, regulators and stakeholders to deliver a seamless transfer whilst maintaining the highest standards of regulatory, safety and environmental compliance. In line with this commitment, NRS therefore intends to make a direct award in accordance with Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 and wishes to advise that the existing EDF contract with Brenntag (UK) Limited, as detailed in this notice, is being novated to Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) as part of the AGR site transfer process. This is a direct award for the purposes of Procurement Act 2023 and is being made pursuant to Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023 NRS considers Paragraph 6 applies as the services provided by Brenntag (UK) Limited are critical to the ongoing operation of Hunterston B and it would create significant technical difficulties and unacceptable regulatory risks to NRS for another supplier to supply the Goods at this time. Following completion of this novated contract, all future requirements will be progressed through NRS's established procurement processes and in continued compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). Brenntag (UK) Limited is neither an excluded or excludable supplier. A Contract Award Notice and Contract Details Notice will follow in accordance with Procurement Act 2023. ** Please note ** This is a framework and will be called off as and when required with no current commitment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036772-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £466,752 |
| Contracts value | £466,752 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BRENNTAG; BRENNTAG (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24960000 - Various chemical products

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 15:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036772-2026
- 6 Nov 2025 at 11:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071571-2025
- 5 Nov 2025 at 17:25 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071419-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036772-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071571-2025
  6th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071419-2025
  5th November 2025 - Transparency 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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