Scope
Reference
Atamis Ref: C5824
Description
Collaborative NDA Procurement - NRS Lead Contracting Authority
Carry out routine and statutory examination/inspection and consultancy services across the NDA OpCos - NRS, NRS Dounreay, Sellafield, NNL, NWS & NTS
Total value (estimated)
- £24,300,000 excluding VAT
- £29,160,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2031
- Possible extension to 31 October 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
2 optional extensions awarded at the sole discretion of the contracting authority, taking the total potential duration to 10 years. 3 year optional extension and a 2 year optional extension.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Contact period of 5 years with the option to extend up to 10 years in total
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services
- 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures
- 66519200 - Engineering insurance services
Submission
Tender submission deadline
9 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 July 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 2 October 2034
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 55.00% |
| Price | Price | 25.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
| Contract Management | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Nuclear Restoration Services Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXPQ-2228-DGTY
Hinton House, Birchwood Park Avenue, Risley
Warrington
WA3 6GR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Caroline Milner
Email: caroline.j.milner@nrservices.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-restoration-services
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government