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title: "HNB - Provision of Radioactive Waste Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e75e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-22"
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# HNB - Provision of Radioactive Waste Services

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e75e

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## Summary

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited has completed a procurement process for the provision of radioactive waste services at the Hunterston B Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor site, currently transitioning from EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited to NRS as part of the UK’s nuclear decommissioning programme. Situated in Warrington and classified as a sub-central government public authority, NRS granted the contract through a direct award method, adhering to Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 to ensure the seamless transfer of responsibility. Cyclife UK Limited, based in Workington, is the supplier set to handle these critical radioactive waste treatment services, with the contract period running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, and having the potential to extend until March 2028.

This direct award contract with Cyclife UK Limited opens up avenues for companies specialising in the nuclear sector and waste management, offering potential collaboration opportunities with NRS as it continues its decommissioning efforts. Large-scale businesses that can offer complementary services in safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental management may find this transition period an opportune time to partner with NRS, leveraging the certainty of established governmental frameworks. The strategic focus on ensuring robust technical and operational capability underscores the demand for highly specialised expertise, presenting a lucrative market for innovations within radioactive waste services.

## Notice

Provision of Radioactive Waste Services 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 Cyclife 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 Cyclife 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). Cyclife 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 with no current commitment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036792-2026 |
| 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 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £858,440 |
| Contracts value | £858,440 |

## 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 | CYCLIFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 15:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036792-2026
- 24 Nov 2025 at 13:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076462-2025
- 24 Nov 2025 at 13:03 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076456-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036792-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076462-2025
  24th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076456-2025
  24th 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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