--- title: "Spare Scabbler Head x2" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dbcd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05dbcd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dbcd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dbcd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-05-12" --- # Spare Scabbler Head x2 Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dbcd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05dbcd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dbcd.json) ## Summary The procurement process was initiated by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a public authority sub-central government organisation based in Warrington, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Spare Scabbler Head x2," falls under the goods category with a focus on miscellaneous spare parts. This direct award procurement process, with a primary rationale of exclusive intellectual property rights held by the supplier, was awarded to Barrnon Ltd, an SME located in Cumbria. The contract initially commenced on 22 December 2025 and concluded on 24 March 2026. However, the procurement experienced amendments due to unforeseen circumstances and concluded with a contract termination notice published on 12 May 2026. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical spare parts, especially those holding exclusive rights to specific technologies or components. SMEs, like Barrnon Ltd, which can offer niche solutions or hold intellectual property that is critical to fulfilling specific requirements, are well-positioned to secure such contracts. The ability to rapidly adapt to project conditions, such as addressing the hardness of rock types as encountered in this project, is also a valuable asset for businesses competing in similar procurement processes. ## Notice Purchase of Spare Scabbler Head x2. ### Procurement Information Barrnon Ltd hold the intellectual property rights for the Scabbler Heads which Dounreay require and there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043255-2026 | | Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 10 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £195,269 | | Contracts value | £300,132 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Terminated | ## 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 | BARRNON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34320000 - Mechanical spare parts except engines and engine parts - 34913000 - Miscellaneous spare parts ## Release History - 12 May 2026 at 07:12 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043255-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 11:26 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027233-2026 - 16 Mar 2026 at 10:17 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023355-2026 - 6 Jan 2026 at 13:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000687-2026 - 10 Dec 2025 at 11:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081410-2025 - 6 Nov 2025 at 13:15 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071625-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043255-2026 12th May 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027233-2026 25th March 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023355-2026 16th March 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000687-2026 6th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081410-2025 10th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071625-2025 6th 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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