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title: "HPB - Provision and operation of hired water trailers and related equipment and Demin Water Supply"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069f05"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# HPB - Provision and operation of hired water trailers and related equipment and Demin Water Supply

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069f05

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Nuclear Restoration Services Limited as the buying organisation, focusing on the title "HPB - Provision and operation of hired water trailers and related equipment and Demin Water Supply." This falls under the industry category of services, specifically related to the hire of water transport equipment. The project is located at Hinkley Point B Site, with important dates including the award date of 21 May 2026, and the standstill period concluding on 2 June 2026. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase, having utilised a direct award method. This decision is in line with the transition of responsibilities for the Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor sites from EDF to NRS, as part of the UK's nuclear decommissioning programme.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the UK's environmental services and water management sector, particularly those that can support nuclear site operations. With a contract period starting from October 2026 to December 2027, companies with expertise in water supply and equipment rental can benefit from long-term engagement. Large enterprises like Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions have been identified as suitable suppliers, highlighting the need for technically proficient firms capable of managing critical water management services crucial to the safety and regulatory compliance of decommissioning sites. The explicit direct award method emphasises the importance of maintaining continuity and minimum technical disruption, providing specialised companies a chance to leverage their capabilities in supporting the country's strategic infrastructure transitions.

## Notice

Provision and operation of hired water trailers and related equipment and Demin Water Supply at Hinkley Point B SIte.

### 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 Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, 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 Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions 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). Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions 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/047218-2026 |
| 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 | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £325,000 |
| 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 | VEOLIA WATER TECHNOLOGIES & SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60650000 - Hire of water transport equipment with crew

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 14:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047218-2026
- 21 May 2026 at 11:26 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047021-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047218-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047021-2026
  21st 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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