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title: "HPB - The Provision of LOLER and PSSR Statutory Inspections"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069203"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-06"
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# HPB - The Provision of LOLER and PSSR Statutory Inspections

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069203

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## Summary

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, located in Warrington, UK, has completed the procurement process for "The Provision of LOLER and PSSR Statutory Inspections" at Hinkley Point B. This tender falls under the services industry category and involves machinery inspection services. The contract was awarded directly to Bureau Veritas UK Limited, based in Manchester, due to their critical role in ongoing operations. The legal basis for this direct award is linked to the UK’s nuclear decommissioning programme, underlining the importance of the contractor's existing expertise. The contract is valued at £230,000 with a gross amount of £276,000, and it covers a period from 1 October 2026 to 28 February 2027, with the potential for renewal. The procurement was at the award stage, with key dates including the award notice published on 6 May 2026 and the standstill period ending on 15 May 2026.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing statutory inspection services, particularly those with experience in the nuclear sector. The direct award to Bureau Veritas was based on technical reasons, emphasising the need for specialised expertise and established relationships in the industry. Companies aiming to grow in this sector should focus on building technical capabilities and a strong track record in compliance and safety operations. While this particular contract was directly awarded, future similar opportunities may arise that will go through competitive tender processes, providing openings for well-prepared companies to enter or expand within this specialised market.

## Notice

AGR Transfer Hinkley Point B - The Provision of LOLER and PSSR Statutory Inspections

### Procurement Information

As part of the UK's nuclear decommissioning programme, Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) will begin taking ownership of assets and the responsibility for the Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor (AGR) sites from EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited (EDF) commencing on 1st April 2026 for Hunterston B followed by Hinkley B in October 2026 and marks a key milestone in ensuring the continued safe, secure and cost-effective decommissioning of the UK's nuclear legacy. NRS is committed to transparency and collaboration throughout this transfer process, working closely with EDF, regulators and stakeholders to deliver a seamless transfer whilst maintaining the highest standards of regulatory, safety and environmental compliance. In line with this commitment, NRS therefore intends to make a direct award in accordance with Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 and wishes to advise that the existing EDF contract with Bureau Veritas UK Limited, as detailed in this notice, is being novated to Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) as part of the AGR site transfer process. This is a direct award for the purposes of Procurement Act 2023 and is being made pursuant to Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023 NRS considers Paragraph 6 applies as the services provided by Bureau Veritas UK Limited are critical to the ongoing operation of Hinkley B and it would create significant technical difficulties and unacceptable regulatory risks to NRS for another supplier to supply the services at this time. 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). Bureau Veritas UK 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/041460-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £230,000 |
| 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 | BUREAU VERITAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631100 - Machinery-inspection services

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 11:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041460-2026
- 6 May 2026 at 08:27 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041324-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041460-2026
  6th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041324-2026
  6th May 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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