Award

Construction of Intermediate Floor Slab on top of half-height ISO containers

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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Award

14 Aug 2025 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the construction of an intermediate floor slab on top of half-height ISO containers has been completed by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay). This contract falls under the civil engineering works category and is located in Thurso, Scotland, United Kingdom, with the postal code KW14 7TZ. The award was made on the 23rd of July 2025, following a tender period that concluded on the 27th of June 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £297,256.98, was assigned through a direct award procurement method, with the procurement process presently at the award stage.

This tender creates potential opportunities for businesses within the construction and civil engineering sectors to engage with future projects similar to this one. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this prospect particularly appealing given the suitability criteria associated with the tender. Companies with expertise in specialised construction, particularly those with experience working on nuclear sites or with container-based structures, would be well-positioned to compete effectively in such procurement opportunities. The awarded supplier for this project was John Gunn & Sons Ltd, which suggests that established firms with local knowledge and expertise in similar works are well-suited to succeed in this type of contract.

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Notice Title

Construction of Intermediate Floor Slab on top of half-height ISO containers

Notice Description

A direct award contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) for the Construction of Intermediate Floor Slab on top of half-height ISO containers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a1cfb42-6263-40bb-b8fd-5cd57270400f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe5f92f-9350-4a80-a337-60a63257467e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£297,256 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£297,256 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

JOHN GUNN & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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