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title: "2026/27 Statutory audits - Magnox Electric Group of ESPS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b6b6"
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published: "2026-06-17"
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# 2026/27 Statutory audits - Magnox Electric Group of ESPS

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b6b6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the 2026/27 statutory audits of the Magnox Electric Group of ESPS is carried out by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a public authority within the sub-central government category. Located in Warrington, UK, they have awarded a contract for statutory audit services. This process was initiated to comply with the Audited Accounts Regulations, requiring audited financial statements and contribution statements. The procurement was executed via a direct method, allowing for awarding below the competitive threshold, and has reached the contract stage, with the contract being signed on 17th June 2026. The service provision commences immediately and is expected to conclude by 31st March 2027.

This tender primarily offers opportunities for large-scale accounting and auditing firms, as demonstrated by the award to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, which is tasked with ensuring compliance with audit regulations for nuclear-sector financials. It represents a notable opportunity for businesses experienced in statutory audits, especially those with niche expertise in the energy and utilities industry. With the contract valued at £78,970, it not only provides a financial boost but also solidifies the awardee's presence in the public sector audit market, potentially leading to future contracts in similar domains.

## Notice

Under the Occupational Pension Schemes (Requirement to obtain Audited Accounts and a Statement from the Auditor) Regulations 1996 (the "Audited Accounts Regulations") NRS are required to obtain audited financial statements and a statement about contributions. The supplier under the Audited Accounts Regulations to audit those financial statements and provide a statement about contributions. The services will comprise statutory audit services and services in respect of the statement about contributions for the group year ending 31 March 2026 and subsequent years until superseded with a new written agreement. Any unfinished statutory audits on the group's financial statements for prior years will remain subject to the relevant previously signed agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056990-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| 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 | 16 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 | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £78,970 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 10:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056990-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056990-2026
  17th June 2026 - Contract details 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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