---
title: "Provision of a Pension Administration Service - ESPS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06972a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-13"
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# Provision of a Pension Administration Service - ESPS

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06972a

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited seeks proposals for the provision of a Pension Administration Service for the Electricity Supply Pension Scheme (ESPS). This planned procurement is focused on pension services and pension fund administration services, falling under the industry category of services. Located out of Warrington, United Kingdom, the contracting authority operates as a public authority under sub-central government. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a competitive flexible procedure outlined for the procurement method. The contract is valued at £4.2 million (gross) and is expected to commence on 1st July 2027, concluding by 31st May 2031. A future notice is expected on 1st October 2026, providing further details and timelines.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in pension fund administration to partner with a significant public-sector entity, fostering potential long-term growth and development within the sector. Companies with experience in managing multi-employer schemes, akin to the ESPS, and those capable of handling cost apportionment based on member volumes, may find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The competitive flexible procedure allows for a degree of innovation and adaptation in proposals, making this procurement suitable for businesses that can offer bespoke and efficient solutions tailored to the dynamic needs of the Nuclear Restoration Services Limited and its associated employers.

## Notice

The Trustee of the Electricity Supply Pension Scheme (ESPS) requires the provision of pensions administration services to support the ongoing operation and management of the Scheme. The ESPS is a multi-employer scheme comprising four sections relevant to this requirement: 1) Atkins 2) Nationsl Nuclear Laboratories 3) Cavendish Nuclear Costs associated with the administration of the Scheme are apportioned across participating employers based on member volumes and are recharged via established finance arrangements alongside other scheme-related administrative costs. The Magnox Group is one of 24 employer groups participating in the ESPS, and a single supplier currently acts as administrator for 16 of these groups.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043703-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2027 - 31 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66520000 - Pension services
- 66523100 - Pension fund administration services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 07:40 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043703-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043703-2026
  13th May 2026 - Pipeline 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

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