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PFR Raffinate Cement Trials

NRS DOUNREAY

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03 Nov 2025 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "PFR Raffinate Cement Trials" was led by NRS Dounreay, a leading entity based in Thurso, Scotland, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under engineering services with additional focus on advisory and consultative engineering services, has moved through the award stage as of 3rd November 2025. The final procurement was initiated using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The associated tender period concluded on 13th October 2025 and the contract runs from 23rd October 2025 to 10th July 2026, providing a substantial opportunity within the region of Scotland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the engineering services industry, particularly those focused on consultative and advisory roles. Companies that are equipped to provide specialized engineering services and can support large-scale trials and immobilisation processes would find this tender particularly advantageous. As the award value stands at £85,878, this engagement offers an attractive chance for business growth and development, especially for entities not classified solely as SMEs or VCSEs. Successful bidders will have the chance to collaborate closely with NRS Dounreay and potentially position themselves for future related opportunities within the sector.

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Notice Title

PFR Raffinate Cement Trials

Notice Description

Contract for the PFR Raffinate Immobilisation Trials

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e5b32e7-b9cb-49cb-af3b-63dc4b210d4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09644d5b-1975-4832-a9fb-35fb9b8672cc
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,878 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,878 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2025 - 10 Jul 2026 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
NRS 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

AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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