Award

Off-site Calibration of Instruments / Equipment

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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Award

17 Feb 2025 at 14:30

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has concluded a direct award contract titled "Off-site Calibration of Instruments / Equipment" within the calibration services industry category. This procurement, designated for services, is based in Scotland, United Kingdom, with specific delivery addressing at postal code KW14 7TZ. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Scotia Instrumentation Ltd. The contract, valued at £26,760.34, commenced on 1st January 2025 and will conclude on 31st December 2027. Key dates included the tender period ending on 10th December 2024, with the award date published on 17th February 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in calibration services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their industry reputation and expand their portfolio. The direct procurement method, using a single tender action below the threshold, suggests that responsive and established firms in the calibration sector with proven expertise would be particularly well-suited to compete and benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Off-site Calibration of Instruments / Equipment

Notice Description

A Direct Award Contract has been awarded by NRS Limited (Dounreay) for the off-site calibration of instruments / equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d493e54-5c7e-4de0-853c-07f1f1b6e275
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e87fa1-98b3-4042-86e4-cd042e860756
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,760 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,760 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

SCOTIA INSTRUMENTATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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