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title: "Award: Water Charges (AGR Unique Ref. 102 S/A)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e0e3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# Award: Water Charges (AGR Unique Ref. 102 S/A)

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e0e3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Nuclear Restoration Services Limited as the buyer, focusing on a contract titled "Award: Water Charges (AGR Unique Ref. 102 S/A)" within the public utilities industry category. Located in Warrington, United Kingdom, the procurement process is at the award stage, with a direct award made to Scottish Water Business Stream, as part of the UK's nuclear decommissioning programme transitioning from EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited. Key dates include the pending award status on 24th October 2025 and the contract period start on 1st April 2026, ending on 31st December 2026. Nuclear Restoration Services' intent is for transparency and seamless transfer of responsibilities including the novation of contracts in line with the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities by involving key players in the public utilities sector, particularly those with the capacity for direct engagement in nuclear decommissioning projects. Large-scale businesses that can offer specialised utilities services with adherence to regulatory and environmental standards stand a good chance to compete. The certainty provided by the direct award method underlines the precedence for stability and technical reliability in contract fulfillment, making it suitable for businesses able to navigate complex contractual transitions from previously established agreements with EDF Energy. Opportunities remain for future engagements through Nuclear Restoration Services' procurement processes compliant with the Procurement Act 2023.

## Notice

Procurement record to allow the publication of UK5 Transparency Notices for the contracts 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 Scottish Water Business Stream, 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 Scottish Water Business Stream 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). Scottish Water Business Stream 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/038422-2026 |
| 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 | 28 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 | £228,800 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH WATER BUSINESS STREAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65000000 - Public utilities

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 10:09 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038422-2026
- 17 Nov 2025 at 13:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074401-2025
- 13 Nov 2025 at 17:01 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073726-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038422-2026
  28th April 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074401-2025
  17th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073726-2025
  13th 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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