---
title: "Shaft & Silo Prototyping and Trials"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b63"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# Shaft & Silo Prototyping and Trials

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b63

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## Summary

The UK-based Nuclear Restoration Services Limited is overseeing a procurement process titled "Shaft & Silo Prototyping and Trials," targeting the prototyping industry. The procurement involves focused prototyping work to address technical risks associated with the Shaft & Silo Process Cell situated at Dounreay in Risley, Warrington. Currently in the award stage, the contract is planned for a direct award, a decision justified by existing prototyping equipment at the supplier’s location and the research and development nature of the project. The contract period is set from 30th April 2026 to 29th April 2027, with a pending award status scheduled for signature by 24th April 2026. The procurement came under the public authority sub-central government category and falls within services, specifically prototyping services, exceeding the financial threshold.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs operating within the prototyping sector, to provide specialised trials and development activities, leveraging pre-assembled prototyping assets. The suitability for SMEs suggests potential for small to medium-sized enterprises to grow through engagement in high-value, innovative development projects. Berkshire Engineering Supplies Ltd., a large-scale supplier, is identified as being involved in the awarded contract, showcasing space for large businesses to network and expand their market presence in technical sectors influencing critical infrastructure like nuclear restoration. The singular supplier engagement reflects the specialised technical requirements associated with the project, offering lucrative possibilities for businesses adept in advanced prototyping solutions.

## Notice

Provision of focused prototyping work to reduce technical risk associated with the Shaft & Silo Process Cell. The services include utilisation of the existing NRS Dounreay prototyping assets to undertake trials and development activities addressing key technical risks.

### Procurement Information

* The pre-commercial research and development (R&D) nature of the requirement. * The uncertain and iterative scope of work. * The presence of existing NRS Dounreay prototyping equipment already fully assembled at the Contractor's premises from prior trials. * The disproportionate cost, time and risk associated with remobilisation or re-competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030675-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BERKSHIRE ENGINEERING SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72244000 - Prototyping services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 08:21 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030675-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030675-2026
  2nd April 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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