---
title: "Provision of Canine Support Services with Explosive Search Capacity - Preliminary Market Engagement Presentation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066dd8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-18"
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# Provision of Canine Support Services with Explosive Search Capacity - Preliminary Market Engagement Presentation

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066dd8

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## Summary

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a buyer classified as a public authority within sub-central government, is overseeing the planning stage of a procurement process for canine support services with explosive search capacity at the Dounreay site in the United Kingdom (UKM61 region). The contract, valued at £420,000 without VAT (gross amount £546,000), aims for a duration of up to four years commencing in September 2026, with an option to extend by two additional years. As part of the tender initiation, a Preliminary Market Engagement Presentation is scheduled online for 31st March 2026 at 11:00, with attendance confirmation required by 12:00 noon on 26th March 2026. Interested parties can register via the Atamis supplier portal using reference C30236.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in guard services, particularly those with expertise in explosive search capabilities. Businesses in compliance with the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 79713000 are ideally positioned to supply these services. Engagements like the market presentation allow potential contractors to understand the scope and requirements, ensuring suitable alignment with business objectives and capabilities. Companies looking to leverage public sector contracts, strengthen their UK presence, or diversify into security services should consider this opportunity to foster business growth and long-term partnerships.

## Notice

Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Limited (Dounreay) is seeking to establish a Contract for the Provision of Canine Support Services with explosive search capacity to the Dounreay Site. The duration of the Contract shall be up to a maximum of 4 years (2+1+1) from September 2026 to September 2028 with the option to extend for a further 2 years following mutual agreement by both parties. NRS Limited (Dounreay) invite interested Contractors to an online Preliminary Market Engagement Presentation and Feedback session on 31st March 2026 at 1100 hours. Please respond to this notice through Atamis to confirm attendance by 1200 noon on 26th March 2026. 1. Log in to the supplier portal at: https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome 2. Locate the opportunity using 'Find Opportunities' or use ref C30236 3. Register Interest 4. Access documentation and submit response within 'My Proposals and Quotes'

### Planning Information

Online Pre Market Engagement Presentation and Feedback Session to take place on 31st March 2026 at 1100 hours.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024699-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2026 - 19 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79713000 - Guard services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 14:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024699-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024699-2026
  18th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-restoration-services
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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