Award

Automated Access Control Systems (AACS) Cisco Switches for the Dounreay site

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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Award

17 Mar 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) at Dounreay has completed the procurement process for the supply of Automated Access Control Systems (AACS) Cisco Switches, under the NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) Digital Solutions Framework. The procurement, categorised under 'Computer back-up services,' 'Mainframe hardware,' and 'Surveillance and security systems and devices,' was executed via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is 'Award,' with key dates including the contract start on 6th March 2025 and end on 3rd April 2026. The contract has a total value of £331,311.4 and is set to be implemented at the Dounreay site in Scotland.

This tender represents a valuable business opportunity, particularly for firms specialising in computer hardware and security systems, though it may not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs. It provides substantial growth prospects for large companies capable of supplying high-quality mainframe hardware and implementing security systems efficiently. The awarded supplier, SOFTCAT PLC, exemplifies the calibre of businesses suited to such contracts, underlining the importance of being equipped with robust digital solutions expertise.

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Notice Title

Automated Access Control Systems (AACS) Cisco Switches for the Dounreay site

Notice Description

A Call-off Contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Limited as a result of a Direct Award through the National Health Service (NHS) Shared Business Services (SBS) Digital Solutions Framework for the supply of Automated Access Control Systems (AACS) Cisco Switches for the Dounreay site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e3d95ee-4f28-4610-aa4d-d170697f5994
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/270b4e19-7f50-4530-ad19-b0af3b4982ca
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30211200 - Mainframe hardware

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

72910000 - Computer back-up services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£331,311 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£331,311 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2025 - 3 Apr 2026 1-2 years
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
Louise Gunn
Contact Email
louise.gunn.contracts@dounreay.com
Contact Phone
+44 1847802362

Buyer Location

Locality
DOUNREAY, BY 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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