Scope
Description
Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) is part of the UK's Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), a public body responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient clean-up of the UK's nuclear legacy.
We are experts at providing solutions to complex nuclear transport and logistics challenges.
International Nuclear Solutions Limited (INS) are one of the legal entities within NTS who's primary focus is providing world-leading nuclear shipping capabilities.
For further information relating to NTS please visit https://nucleartransportsolutions.com/
INS have an ongoing requirement for bunker fuel to support the PNTL fleet of vessels on a global basis.
In line with regulations, the fuel supplied must meet the ISO 18217:2017 standard marine fuel within UK and Europe and other locations ISO 18217:2010 marine fuel. This requirement may change in line with supply availability and legislation throughout the term of the agreement.
This agreement will include fuel delivered by various methods including but not limited to bunker barge (at sea or in port) at various location or road tanker.
It is envisaged that the opportunity may be for a maximum total value of £15m with a term of up to 5 years commencing in 2026. Whilst this is in GDP, we do appreciate that transactions may be required in other currencies depending upon bunker location and the contract value is reflective of the total equivalent value after conversion.
Total value (estimated)
- £15,000,000 excluding VAT
- £15,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 June 2026 to 21 June 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 63721400 - Ship refuelling services
- 09135000 - Fuel oils
- 66132000 - Commodity brokerage services
- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 09100000 - Fuels
Contract locations
- JP - Japan
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
28 November 2025
Engagement process description
INS are seeking to engage with market operators within the Bunkering supply marketplace including but not limited to bunker brokers, bunker suppliers and bunker traders.
This market engagement exercise consists of a briefing meeting, questionnaire and potentially further engagement with participants upon invitation.
Interested parties should register their interest to this PME via the OneNda portal. This can be found at the following address:
https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome
Initial registration of your company is achieved by using the above website link and then clicking on "Register Here".
Following registration of Interest to the PME, invitations will be issued for the briefing webinar, which is anticipated to be delivered on 13th November 2025, however this is subject to change.
The intention of the webinar is to allow cascade of information to those parties interested in the potential opportunity and to allow for questions within the session.
Following the session, interested parties are asked to complete a feedback form and may be invited to meet to discuss and/or clarify further with regards to the opportunity.
Feedback collated from market engagement will be utilised in the development of the procurement strategy for the next iteration of the current agreement.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
23 January 2026
Contracting authority
International Nuclear Services Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQD-6637-QWGT
Hinton House, Risley
Warrington
WA3 6GR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Andrea Dickaty
Email: andrea.dickaty@ntsglobal.uk
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government