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title: "Provision of Installation, Plant Commissioning & waste handling for Dungeness A"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0677f2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-16"
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# Provision of Installation, Plant Commissioning & waste handling for Dungeness A

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0677f2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Installation, Plant Commissioning & waste handling for Dungeness A" has been completed. This contract, initiated by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (a sub-central government public authority located in Warrington, UK), involves direct awarding under the Procurement Act 2023. The contract focuses on services within the decommissioning industry and spans from 29 June 2026 to 28 December 2026, with a gross value of £600,000. Key documents and discussions highlighted the necessity for continuity in this ongoing project, justifying a direct award to the contractor, Altrad Babcock Limited, who has been a long-term service provider at the Dungeness A site.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large organisations experienced in decommissioning services. Companies possessing specialised knowledge in installation services of machine tools and related equipment commissioning would be well-suited to engage in discussions or collaborations with the contracting authority. The contract continues a crucial phase in the decommissioning of Dungeness A, making it an attractive proposition for entities that can contribute additional expertise or complementary services, thereby fostering long-term partnerships and furthering knowledge-sharing within the industry.

## Notice

Provision of Installation, Plant Commissioning and waste handling for the Waste Projects within Dungeness A site

### Procurement Information

Waste related projects have been executed at Dungeness A for a number of years in support of the overall aim to decommission the site. Delivery of installation and commissioning of plant and equipment and waste movements during this time has been delivered by Altrad Babcock Limited who have been embedded in the site for over three years. NRS intends to make a direct award (new contract) to Altrad Babcock Limited in accordance with Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 Paragraph 7 of Schedule 5, this new contract will be a continuation of the service already being supplied by Altrad Babcock Limited. Awarding the contract directly to Altrad Babcock allows continuity of the service provision preventing avoidable delays and inefficiencies. They are fully mobilised, familiar with our site-specific processes, and embedded within our ways of working. Altrad Babcock's methodology and approach would be difficult for another contractor to replicate and will likely result in a difference that will cause technical difficulties for the contractor and NRS. Several work packages are currently in progress, and introducing a new Contractor at this stage would create a significant risk of disruption. A change in provider would necessitate time consuming knowledge transfer, reestablishment of working relationships, and onboarding to our operational environment. These factors would likely result in delays, reduced productivity, and potential cost impacts. NRS considers Paragraph 7 applies, as the services provided by Altrad Babcock Limited are critical to the ongoing decommissioning of Dungeness A and it would be difficult for another contractor to replicate the existing methodology and approach for the provision of Installation, Plant Commissioning and waste handling for the Waste Projects within Dungeness A site. 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). Altrad Babcock Limited is neither an excluded or excludable supplier. A Contract Award Notice and Contract Details Notice will follow in accordance with Procurement Act 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067351-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2026 - 28 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## 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 | ALTRAD BABCOCK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51500000 - Installation services of machinery and equipment
- 51530000 - Installation services of machine tools

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 14:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067351-2026
- 10 Jun 2026 at 14:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054817-2026
- 30 Mar 2026 at 13:40 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029160-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067351-2026
  16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054817-2026
  10th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029160-2026
  30th March 2026 - 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

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