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Supply of 2 x new Tipper / Gritter Lorries

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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03 Apr 2025 at 18:27

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has completed the procurement process for the supply of two new tipper/gritter lorries, awarding the contract to Econ Engineering Ltd. This process, conducted under the open procedure in accordance with Regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, falls under the goods category and spans the delivery of vehicles classified under CPV 34134200 (tipper trucks) and CPV 34144440 (gritter vehicles). The contract, valued at £451,358 (excluding trade-in value of £28,000 for older vehicles), will see delivery to the Dounreay site in Scotland, with the contract period from 25 March 2025 to 25 December 2025. Key procurement milestones included a tender end date on 7 November 2024.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of specialised commercial vehicles, particularly those capable of catering to specific requirements such as dual-function tipper and gritter trucks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this procurement particularly beneficial due to the explicit suitability for such companies, providing a significant contract value and the potential establishment of long-term business relationships with key public sector clients like Nuclear Restoration Services Limited. Businesses focusing on innovations in vehicle functionality and efficiency might gain a competitive edge in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Supply of 2 x new Tipper / Gritter Lorries

Notice Description

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has awarded a Contract as a result of a competitive procedure conducted in accordance with Regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Contract is awarded with an initial value of PS451,358.00. (Please note the contract award value does not include the trade in value of PS28,000.00 for 2no. Tipper/Gritter Trucks)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c58cc14-3715-4182-b3a3-4cf6f0801fe9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a98fb3d-15a9-4ccf-add6-78aeb4e45e72
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34134200 - Tipper trucks

34144440 - Gritter vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£451,358 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£451,358 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2025 - 25 Dec 2025 6-12 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
BY 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

ECON ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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