Award

Supply of Machine Tools

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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06 Jan 2026 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has achieved the award stage of a public procurement process for the supply of machine tools to be utilised in MRO electrical and mechanical operations. The procurement, carried out under a call-off from a framework agreement, was selective in procurement method and has been completed. This contract, valuing £115,390, was awarded to THOMAS GRAHAM & SONS LTD, and the award status became active on 20th November 2025, with the contract period concluding by 19th December 2025. The delivery location for this project is in Scotland, United Kingdom, further pinpointed by the postal code KW14 7TZ.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in machine tools, particularly those that provide MRO-related goods. The selective process and call-off framework suggest the need for businesses that have established credentials and can meet specific technical requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from similar tenders and contracts, given the procurement’s alignment with SME participation. Businesses with the capability to deliver quality mechanical and electrical spares and consumables well-suited to the client’s industry needs stand to enhance their portfolio and expand their client base through such contracts.

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Notice Title

Supply of Machine Tools

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay as a result of a direct award through the Framework Agreement for the supply of MRO electrical and mechanical spares and consumables, for the supply of Machine Tools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f6ad4ec-2e90-437b-862c-c8585be681bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b54c0f7a-fefa-469e-b595-e0ac23e24a67
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42600000 - Machine tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,390 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,390 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 30 days
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
Kerrie Mackay
Contact Email
kerrie.mackay@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1847803514

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

THOMAS GRAHAM & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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