---
title: "Shaft Head Removal - Facility Hire & Construction of Mock Up Trials Rig"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cff0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-21"
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# Shaft Head Removal - Facility Hire & Construction of Mock Up Trials Rig

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cff0

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a public authority classified under sub-central government, focuses on the project titled "Shaft Head Removal - Facility Hire & Construction of Mock Up Trials Rig". This procurement, based in the UK region of Warrington, falls under the construction industry category and is currently in the award stage, with the contract scheduled to begin on 19th August 2026 and conclude by 18th August 2027. The procurement method implemented in this process is 'direct' and was conducted below the threshold without competition. The total gross value of the award is GBP 616,800, highlighting a significant investment in construction works as per CPV classification 45000000.

Gow's Lybster Limited, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Caithness, United Kingdom, has been identified as the supplier for this contract, emphasizing the potential for SMEs to engage in significant public sector contracts. The nature of this project, involving the hire of a local facility and construction of a trial rig, creates an opportunity for businesses specializing in construction and facility management to explore subcontracting possibilities or partnerships. Companies with established expertise in similar construction works may find business growth potential in participating in such niche public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

NRS looks to engage a contractor to provide the hire of a local facility, and the construction of a trials rig for the Shaft Head Removal Trials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068735-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2026 - 18 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £514,000 |
| 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 | GOW'S LYBSTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 13:16 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068735-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068735-2026
  21st July 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

## Provenance

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