---
title: "Software Improvements for the Non-Destructive Assay (NDA) System at Waste Receipt Assay & Characterisation Supercompaction (WRACS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0659bf"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0659bf"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0659bf.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0659bf.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-23"
---

# Software Improvements for the Non-Destructive Assay (NDA) System at Waste Receipt Assay & Characterisation Supercompaction (WRACS)

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0659bf

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0659bf)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0659bf.json)

## Summary

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, located in Warrington, has completed a direct award contract for software improvements to the Non-Destructive Assay (NDA) System at the Waste Receipt Assay & Characterisation Supercompaction (WRACS) facility at the Dounreay Site. The project falls under the category of IT services, specifically consulting and software development. This procurement was conducted below the threshold and without competition. The contract, valued at £98,395 (net), commenced on 20th February 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The award stage has been finalised as of 23rd February 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in software development and consultancy. Large enterprises like Mirion Technologies (CANBERRA UK) Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited for such projects. Businesses focusing on innovative software solutions and with a track record in the nuclear or related sectors can find significant opportunities through collaborations with public authorities like Nuclear Restoration Services Limited. The direct procurement method indicates a streamlined process suitable for companies with established expertise and proven capabilities.

## Notice

A direct award contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) for software improvements for the Non-Destructive Assay (NDA) at Waste Receipt Assay & Characterisation Supercompaction facility on the Dounreay Site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015885-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,395 |

## 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 | MIRION TECHNOLOGIES (CANBERRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 08:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015885-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015885-2026
  23rd 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

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0659bf. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0659bf.json.