---
title: "Provision of Home to Work Bus Transport Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060fd5"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060fd5.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-27"
---

# Provision of Home to Work Bus Transport Service

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060fd5

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## Summary

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Risley, Warrington, plans to contract a service for home-to-work bus transport to the Dounreay site. This service aims to transport an average of 265 individuals daily. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically public road transport services and public-service buses, with CPV codes 60112000 and 34121100 respectively. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and the contract is anticipated to start on 1st August 2026, running until 31st July 2029, with possible extensions up to 2031. Interested parties should note a planned communication date for further notices on 5th March 2026.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability for such businesses. Companies experienced in managing and operating public-service bus fleets across regional routes in the United Kingdom could significantly benefit by engaging in this tender. Businesses with proven expertise in delivering efficient and reliable transport services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract and contribute to sustainable business growth by securing long-term government contracts.

## Notice

Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Limited (Dounreay) is seeking to establish a Contract for the Provision of a Home to Work transport service to convey personnel and other users (approximately 265 people daily average) from designated pick-up points to the Dounreay Site and return journey. The duration of the Contract shall be up to a maximum of 5 years (3+1+1) from August 2026 to July 2029 with the option to extend for a further 1 + 1 years following mutual agreement by both parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007167-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 14:47 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007167-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007167-2026
  27th January 2026 - Pipeline 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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