Award

P2 - Provision of technical author support

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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Award

23 Jun 2025 at 10:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "P2 - Provision of technical author support" has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, classified under engineering services (CPV code 71300000), will be executed in Thurso, Scotland, United Kingdom. The awarded contract has a value of £76,788.13 GBP and will span from 23 June 2025 to 23 December 2025. The procurement method used was a direct award within the Technical and Professional Support Service Framework, highlighting efficient procurement management by the buyer, NRS Dounreay.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth within the engineering services industry, specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses with expertise in technical author support are particularly well-positioned to compete in such frameworks. The awarded contract underscores the demand for highly professional and technical services, providing an avenue for businesses to strengthen their capabilities within the sector. The involvement of Atkins Limited as the supplier demonstrates the tender’s suitability for established businesses with significant expertise and resources in engineering services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P2 - Provision of technical author support

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay as a result of a direct award through the Technical and Professional Support Service Framework, for the provision of Technical Author Support. The OJEU/FTS Contract Award Notice for the Technical and Professional Support Service Framework, is 2023-910162.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d9de4dc-9bb0-4f78-99c3-e8b5fd1f7352
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b1562a4-c002-4e01-94e2-ab8a5a326363
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,788 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,788 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 23 Dec 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
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ATKINS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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