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title: "HNB - Provision of LOLER and PSSR Statutory Inspections"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05db67"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-22"
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# HNB - Provision of LOLER and PSSR Statutory Inspections

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05db67

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## Summary

The tender process for the provision of LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) and PSSR (Pressure Systems Safety Regulations) statutory inspections has been completed under a direct award arrangement. The buying organisation, Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, is transitioning as part of the UK’s nuclear decommissioning programme, beginning with Hunterston B in spring 2026. Bureau Veritas UK Limited, the supplier, has been awarded the contract ensuring continuity in safety services critical to this transition. This procurement falls under the 'Machinery-inspection services' category, with statutory inspections being a central aspect of regulatory compliance. Located in Warrington, United Kingdom, Nuclear Restoration Services is organising this direct award as part of the asset transfer from EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited, with a maximum contract span extending until February 2028.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in statutory inspections and servicing of machinery particularly within the nuclear energy sector. The direct award method highlights exclusive expertise in managing technical and regulatory frameworks, making it ideal for companies with established proficiency in these areas. The strategic importance of ensuring operational continuity at Hunterston B positions Bureau Veritas UK Limited as a partner in the UK’s nuclear decommissioning effort. Businesses with comparable expertise in regulatory compliance and strategic asset management could benefit from similar partnership opportunities in future procurement processes as managed by Nuclear Restoration Services.

## Notice

Provision of LOLER and PSSR Statutory Inspections 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 Bureau Veritas 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 Bureau Veritas 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 services 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). Bureau Veritas 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036779-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £570,438 |
| Contracts value | £570,438 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUREAU VERITAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631100 - Machinery-inspection services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 15:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036779-2026
- 6 Nov 2025 at 10:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071530-2025
- 5 Nov 2025 at 17:44 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071426-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036779-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071530-2025
  6th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071426-2025
  5th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bureauveritas.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-restoration-services
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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