One next to bay five picked up nuts and bolts (6)

I believe the answer is:

basics

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'nuts and bolts' is the definition.
(nuts and bolts can mean the basics of something)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for basics that I've seen before include "Fundamentals, starting-points" , "Rudiments" , "Essential principles" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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