---
title: "2026/27 Covenant Review (Project Canary)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b6c1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-17"
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# 2026/27 Covenant Review (Project Canary)

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b6c1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "2026/27 Covenant Review (Project Canary)" has been executed by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a public authority under the sub-central government classification, located in Warrington, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the statutory audit services category and was conducted using a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold without competition. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 17th June 2026 and concluded on 31st March 2027, involving a financial evaluation of employer covenant strength over this period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in financial advisory and statutory audit services, particularly those with capabilities in assessing financial stability and future outlooks. As PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, a large-scale supplier, was selected for the contract, smaller specialised firms may benefit from exploring sub-contracting opportunities or preparing for future similar tenders. Engaging in projects like this can enhance a firm's portfolio in public sector consulting, providing growth in experience and clientele.

## Notice

The service will comprise an annual review of employer covenant strength, assessing recent trading performance, financial position, and future outlook using publicly available information and supplementary management data. This will include engagement with key employers (SLC, CNL and NNL Sections) via a short management call to validate current prospects and risks, while the Atkins Section will be assessed using publicly available information only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057006-2026 |
| 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 | £30,000 |

## 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 10:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057006-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057006-2026
  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

## Provenance

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