---
title: "2026/27 - Legal advice to trustees"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b4e2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-17"
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# 2026/27 - Legal advice to trustees

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b4e2

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government authority located in Warrington, involved a direct award for legal advice services relating to the Magnox Group for the year 2026/27. The process, completed as of 17 June 2026, was undertaken to comply with pension legislation requiring the formal appointment of a legal advisor. Sacker & Partners LLP, based in London, was directly appointed due to their specialised legal expertise in pension law, with the procurement method classified as a direct award. The active contract, valued at a gross amount of GBP 268,200, commenced on 17 June 2026 and is expected to end on 31 March 2027.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in legal consultancy services, particularly those focused on pension-related legal advice. Given the specific nature of the requirements, it is highly suitable for large consultancy firms with recognised expertise in pension law and a track record of compliance with professional standards. The opportunity for growth lies in providing value-driven advisory services that align with professional benchmarks and pricing structure agreements, enabling successful bidders to secure ongoing contracts through periodic reviews, typically occurring every three years.

## Notice

Legal advice relating to the Magnox Group for 2026/7.

### Procurement Information

The Trustee are required to formally appoint a legal advisor under pension legislation and can only rely on advice from 'a pension act appointed lawyer'. Sacker and Partners were chosen by the Trustee. The Trustee review this appointment every three years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057122-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £223,500 |
| Contracts value | £223,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | SACKER & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66520000 - Pension services
- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 12:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057122-2026
- 15 Jun 2026 at 11:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056132-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057122-2026
  17th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056132-2026
  15th June 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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