Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb8-a1f9-70ed-bb05-4ff887ca7242/provision-to-design-build-a-universal-transport-container awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision to Design & Build a Universal Transport Container [International Nuclear Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/international-nuclear-services-limited) Estimated value £150,000 Published 21 Oct 2025 Deadline Closed 20 Jun 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE IS £434,018.40 (inc VAT) AWARDED TO OLDHAM ENGINEERING LIMITED. This contract was originally advertised as a below-threshold procedure. However, the procurement process followed the principles and procedural steps of an above-threshold open procedure, including publication on the Find a Tender Service and full compliance with transparency and equal treatment obligations. Following closure of the tender and completion of the evaluation process, it became clear that the total cumulative value of the contract exceeds the relevant threshold. In recognition of this, and in line with best practice and procurement transparency, we held voluntarily applied an 8-day standstill period prior to contract award. NTS are seeking a manufacturer to design and build a universal transport container. Additional supporting assets are also required as outlined in the specification and scope of work. ## CPV classification Engineering services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05048f-2025-10-21T12:03:30+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05048f-2025-10-21T12:03:30+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile International Nuclear Services Limited: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/international-nuclear-services-limited) [Sector More Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Architectural, design and building consultancy services - Dalby Visitor Centre · Forestry Commission · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b8a-7041-80fb-e4943876fc38/architectural-design-and-building-consultancy-services-dalby-visitor-centre) [Asbestos Management Framework · Home Group · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fff-736e-ae2e-0c8a400c7297/asbestos-management-framework) [Infrastructure works consultancy services – Contrôle extérieur des chaussées · Collectivité européenne d Alsace · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1730-733b-8247-a32bbbe2211c/france-infrastructure-works-consultancy-services-controle-exterieur-des-chau) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Būvprojekta izstrāde un autoruzraudzība fasādes siltināšanai kārtās Dzirciema ielā 16, Rīgā – 1.kārta, C korpuss · Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3915-73d1-83e6-c378f9f7a926/latvia-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-buvp) [Technical assistance services – Suivi et gestion de chantiers de réhabilitation de sites pollués · SPAQuE · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-155e-73c2-a593-9e17375422ac/belgium-technical-assistance-services-suivi-et-gestion-de-chantiers-de-rehab) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Single Party Framework Agreement for Architect Led Integrated Design Team Services for Fire Safety Remediation Works for Dublin City Council · Dublin City Council · 5 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0a15-7156-849b-5a223dd6d615/ireland-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-sin)