---
title: "Design of an M2 Flask Transport Adaptor Frame for offsite use"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0655d6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-17"
---

# Design of an M2 Flask Transport Adaptor Frame for offsite use

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0655d6

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## Summary

An award contract has been established by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited for the design of an M2 Flask Transport Adaptor Frame intended for offsite use. This procurement, under the category of engineering design services, utilised a direct procurement approach, specifically a below-threshold contract awarded without competition. The contract pertains to the services of M5Tec Limited and commenced on 17 February 2026, concluding on 26 June 2026. The process falls under the 'Award' stage and focuses on nuclear restoration services, primarily located in Warrington, UK. The contractual value is £85,785.95 excluding VAT and aligns with legal standards set out in the UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in engineering design services to engage in the nuclear restoration sector. M5Tec Limited, already an active supplier, exemplifies the type of business adept at managing such projects, leveraging expertise in specialised transport solutions. Businesses with similar technological capabilities and experience in transport frame design will find themselves well-suited to meet tender requirements, potentially expanding their portfolios and gaining prestigious recognition within the infrastructure development and restoration industry.

## Notice

A direct award contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) for the design of an M2 Flask Adaptor Transport Frame for offsite use.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014229-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,785 |

## 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 | M5TEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 11:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014229-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014229-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract details 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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