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LINC Opportunity 26 - Shaft Monitoring Options Study

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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22 May 2025 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

In the recently concluded procurement process, Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has awarded a contract for the "LINC Opportunity 26 - Shaft Monitoring Options Study" to Quintessa Limited. This procurement, classified under the Environmental issues consultancy services category, follows a limited procurement method specifically through competitive quotation below threshold. The project, located in Thurso, Scotland, encompasses a contract period from 10th March 2025 to 30th September 2025. Key stages were completed with the tender period ending on 27th January 2025 and the award made on 13th March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy services, particularly those adept in shaft monitoring studies. The procurement approach signals an openness to smaller enterprises, given its suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), suggesting that businesses in the environmental sector at the SME level stand to gain from such contracts. Engagement in projects with organisations like Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, which play a pivotal role in nuclear restoration, can enhance a company's portfolio and potentially lead to more substantial future opportunities in similar niche markets.

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Notice Title

LINC Opportunity 26 - Shaft Monitoring Options Study

Notice Description

A competitive contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) for the Shaft Monitoring Options Study.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4168eecc-e691-40fb-ab21-fc4d8176a5e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29756634-283e-4f49-a762-64e17f85b5ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£128,614 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£128,614 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 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

QUINTESSA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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