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NRS Limited Dounreay Make versus Buy Assessment

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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06 Oct 2025 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has completed a procurement process through a mini-competition within the Technical and Professional Support Services framework. The contract, titled "NRS Limited Dounreay Make versus Buy Assessment," involves technical analysis or consultancy services, classified under the CPV code 71621000. The contract is located in Thurso, Scotland, United Kingdom, and the award stage is tagged as "award," with the process having been completed as of 6th October 2025. The contract, which runs from 6th October 2025 to 31st January 2026, was awarded to DBD Limited on 2nd October 2025, with an award value of £96,113.26. The selection process was conducted using the selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy and analysis services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to participate, making it an excellent prospect for entities within that demographic. Given the technical nature of the work, businesses with experience in technical assessments, particularly those familiar with the nuclear or restoration sectors, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, facilitating growth and development in these areas. The ongoing contractual work assures that businesses engaged will have a strong foothold and reference in government-related technical services.

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Notice Title

NRS Limited Dounreay Make versus Buy Assessment

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) as a result of a mini-competition through the Technical and Professional Support Services framework, for the NRS Limited (Dounreay) Make versus Buy Assessment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06fcdafd-e989-4d05-8696-5b8a6c6c6d0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f9650c8-33ea-48aa-a1d3-24506e0e8a6f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£106,373 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,113 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)
Contact Name
Corrinda Pearson
Contact Email
corrinda.pearson@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
THURSO
Postcode
KW14 7TZ
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Thurso and Northwest Caithness
Westminster Constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DBD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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