--- title: "Concrete and Grout Mixing Trials" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05df93" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05df93" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05df93.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05df93.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-04-29" --- # Concrete and Grout Mixing Trials Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05df93 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05df93) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05df93.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the contract titled "Concrete and Grout Mixing Trials" involves Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom. This process aims to demonstrate the feasibility of using mobile concrete batching plants for the encapsulation of nuclear waste. It falls under the industry category of concrete work and is currently in the award stage, with Eastern Concrete Limited appointed as the supplier. The contract commenced on 27 April 2026 and is set to conclude on 10 July 2026, having been awarded with a gross value of £44,205 and a net value of £36,837. The procurement followed a limited competition method, suitable for works below the threshold. This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs involved in concrete work and nuclear waste encapsulation solutions. Businesses with expertise in mobile concrete mixing technology are encouraged to consider engagement in this sector, as the trials focus on testing the practicality of mobile concrete batching plants. The initial planning phase conducted in November 2025 included market engagement activities to identify potential suppliers, emphasizing the non-commercial commitment nature of this preliminary involvement. Companies with innovative approaches to bespoke concrete and grout specifications stand well-positioned to benefit from such contracts and expand their business in the public sector nuclear restoration domain. ## Notice Carry out trials to demonstrate the feasibility of using a mobile mixer to generate concrete and grout to the required bespoke specification for the encapsulation of nuclear waste. ### Planning Information The purpose of this engagement is to identify suppliers with an interest in carrying out trials to test the feasibility and practicality of commercially available mobile concrete batching plants to produce grout and concrete for the encapsulation of waste arising from nuclear reactor decommissioning. To obtain further information, please go to Contracts Finder and search 'Concrete and Grout Mixing Trials'. For suppliers interested in working with NRS on these trials, please send your contact details to rachael.sheriff@nrservices.uk Please note that participation in this preliminary market engagement and/or the trials will not provide any commercial advantage or disadvantage and/or any commitment from NRS to engage with any subsequent procurement arising as a result of these trials. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039378-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Dec 2025 | | Award date | 21 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 26 Apr 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £36,837 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | 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 | EASTERN CONCRETE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45262300 - Concrete work ## Release History - 29 Apr 2026 at 14:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039378-2026 - 14 Nov 2025 at 09:47 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073806-2025 - 12 Nov 2025 at 13:08 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073178-2025 - 12 Nov 2025 at 12:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073173-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039378-2026 29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073806-2025 14th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073178-2025 12th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073173-2025 12th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement 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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