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Professional Services Support to Cyber Project

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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10 Jun 2025 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay), located in Thurso, Scotland, has concluded a public procurement process with a direct award of a contract for "Professional Services Support to Cyber Project". The procurement, classified under the CPV category of technical analysis or consultancy services, involves a single tender action below the threshold level. This process, now at the award stage and tagged as complete, culminated with SOFTCAT PLC securing the contract valued at £31,951.65. The contract period extends from 3rd June 2025 to 31st October 2025, following the tender period which ended on 30th May 2025. The industry focus and location highlight the relevance of this project to those interested in consultancy services specifically targeting the cybersecurity requirements of the nuclear sector.

This contract represents opportunities for businesses capable of providing specialized consultancy and technical analysis services, particularly those familiar with cybersecurity within the nuclear industry. While this specific award was directly procured, it underscores the importance for similar suppliers to prepare for forthcoming opportunities in this sector. Organizations with experience in ICT solutions and who can offer robust professional services will find such tenders valuable for expanding their business reach in the technical consultancy and cybersecurity domain. Though this award did not have suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, it illustrates the types of businesses that could potentially engage in comparable opportunities in the future if similar contracts arise.

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Notice Title

Professional Services Support to Cyber Project

Notice Description

A Direct Award contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) through the Heath Trust Europe ICT Solutions 3 for professional services to support a Cyber Project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35c9f24b-2768-4f6b-a986-d43993e1eeb7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f0d82ac-2c77-406c-868e-6a7e8c1b2a14
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,951 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,951 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 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
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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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