Award

D1206 Breathing Air Containerised System

NRS DOUNREAY

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Award

01 Jul 2025 at 11:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In this completed procurement process, NRS Dounreay, located in Thurso, Scotland, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract to FactAir Limited for the provision of breathing air equipment, specifically a Breathing Air Containerised System. Classified under the CPV code for breathing apparatus, the tender falls within the goods procurement category. Utilising a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold, the contract commenced on 7 November 2024, with a completion date set for 31 October 2025. This award stage of the procurement was documented on 1 July 2025, with a contract value of £38,334.12.

This tender has facilitated business growth for FactAir Limited by providing a specialised supply opportunity in the field of breathing apparatus. The procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in safety and containment systems, particularly those capable of executing supply within the specified contract period. While the direct method and the specific nature of this tender suggest limited competition, businesses in allied sectors may consider exploring similar opportunities with public sector organisations like NRS Dounreay, which are actively engaging in specialised procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

D1206 Breathing Air Containerised System

Notice Description

NRS Dounreay have awarded a Contract to FactAir Limited for the Provision of Breathing Air Equipment for D1206.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27738d66-6d7d-448d-bd40-77c0f182da69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7bca431-f456-4dab-8672-2666197d5f6a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44611200 - Breathing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,334 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,334 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
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
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

FACTAIR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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