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International Nuclear Services Limited · Local or regional public body

In brief

International Nuclear Services Limited has announced plans to buy food and drink work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £2,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 8 years, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for food and drink contracts across the UK (from 181 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Provision of international port agency services to support NTS shipping operations. Services may include port call coordination, liaison with port and regulatory authorities, management of local sub-agents, documentation support, vessel husbandry services, and associated marine consultancy services across multiple geographical regions.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 053637-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 053642-2026
  3. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 055956-2026
  4. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 069295-2026

About the buyer

  1. Kirklees College - Vending Machines

    Kirklees CollegeUK-wideFood and drink supplies

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £10kestimated
  2. Convenience and impulse foods including confectionery

    Ipswich Borough CouncilEast of EnglandFood and drink supplies

    Open7 days left5 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £415kestimated
  3. Provision and Distribution of Bread and Baked Goods

    Gateshead Borough CouncilNorth EastFood and drink supplies, Catering

    Open7 days leftSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £200kframework ceiling
  4. Museums Catering Food Supplies

    Norfolk County CouncilEast of EnglandFood and drink supplies

    Open7 days left

    Value not stated
  5. Trace, Evaluate and Reinforce (TracER)

    Department for TransportUK-wideGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Food and drink supplies

    Open8 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £135kestimated

From notice 053637-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 8 June 2026, last updated 22 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.