---
title: "Shaft and Silo Process Cell including Shaft Retrieval Crane"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069ecc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-21"
---

# Shaft and Silo Process Cell including Shaft Retrieval Crane

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069ecc

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## Summary

The upcoming procurement process, managed by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, focuses on the "Shaft and Silo Process Cell including Shaft Retrieval Crane". This project involves the design, manufacture, testing, and delivery of specialised mechanical handling equipment to process intermediate level wastes. Located in Warrington, UK, the procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 30th November 2026. The procurement, categorized under mechanical engineering services, anticipates a contract period from 12th July 2027 to 9th July 2032.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those with capabilities in bespoke mechanical engineering and handling solutions. Companies that are able to design and deliver complex mechanical systems for waste retrieval and processing will find this a promising growth avenue, especially those that qualify as SMEs. The project not only involves substantial engineering expertise but also contributes to the public sector's waste management initiatives, providing transformative value to participating firms.

## Notice

The design, manufature, testing and delivery of bespoke mechanical handling plant and equipment to retreive, size reduce and separate solid and sludge intermediate level wastes within a remote, shielding cell. These requirements will enable waste to be retrieved from the Shaft and processed into 200L drums for onward charactersiation and final packaging.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046927-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Nov 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2027 - 9 Jul 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 10:24 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046927-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046927-2026
  21st 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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