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title: "Provision of Radioactive Waste Management Services (AGR Unique Ref. 86 F/W)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05db6a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-05"
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# Provision of Radioactive Waste Management Services (AGR Unique Ref. 86 F/W)

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05db6a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Radioactive Waste Management Services (AGR Unique Ref. 86 F/W)" was orchestrated by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, located in Warrington, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on radioactive waste management. Initially awarded to Inutec Limited through a direct award process as part of the UK's nuclear decommissioning programme, the contract underwent attempts for novation from EDF Energy but was subsequently terminated on 31st March 2026 due to viability concerns with the supplier. The procurement saw multiple stages, with the awarding phase listed as pending since November 2025, and later the contract being cancelled in May 2026.

This tender offered a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in managing radioactive, toxic, medical, and hazardous waste, particularly those already established or looking to expand within the nuclear decommissioning sector. Companies with capabilities to meet the rigorous regulatory standards and technical requirements for handling radioactive materials would have been well-positioned. Despite the eventual contract cancellation, such tenders illustrate key growth paths for businesses aligned with the critical demands of the UK's environmental service landscape, especially those poised to engage in future procurements under Nuclear Restoration Services' established processes.

## Notice

Procurement record to allow the publication of UK5 Transparency Notice for the Contract being novated from EDF. The transparency notice Contract value is based on the maximum contract extension period, therefore not a guaranteed value of spend.

### 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 Inutec 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 Inutec 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). Inutec Limited is neither an excluded or excludable supplier. A Contract Award Notice and Contract Details Notice will follow in accordance with Procurement Act 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040779-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £374,495 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | INUTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 09343000 - Radioactive materials
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 07:12 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040779-2026
- 6 Nov 2025 at 11:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071574-2025
- 5 Nov 2025 at 18:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071429-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040779-2026
  5th May 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071574-2025
  6th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071429-2025
  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
- https://www.tradebe.com/environmental-services/markets/uk/

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