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EASR Permit Variation

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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21 Jan 2026 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "EASR Permit Variation" was conducted by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) within the category of decommissioning services. This initiative, located in Thurso, Scotland, was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement within the Technical and Professional Services Support Framework. Key dates include the tender period ending on 24 November 2025 and the contract period running from 26 January 2026 to 25 November 2026. The award stage has been completed, with the contract awarded to NSG Environmental Ltd on 20 January 2026.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in decommissioning services, particularly those suited to work within the nuclear sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises, in particular, may find this tender aligns well with their capacities, given the procurement's emphasis on SMEs and its substantial contract value of £179,902.20. Businesses active in or familiar with the Technical and Professional Services Support Framework could leverage their expertise to compete effectively in such selective procurements. Additionally, firms situated within or capable of operating in the United Kingdom, particularly Scotland, would be ideally positioned to fulfil the contract requirements.

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Notice Title

EASR Permit Variation

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) as a result of a mini-competition through the Technical and Professional Services Support Framework for the EASR Permit Variation. The OJEU/FTS Contract Award Notice for the Technical and Professional Services Support Framework is 2023/S 000-027273.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a654e5c-5257-420f-9bfa-f748d62ce28c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c46a4ca-fbdd-48fd-8108-4b07e8a3c959
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98391000 - Decommissioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£179,902 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,724 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Nov 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
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

NSG ENVIRONMENTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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