Award

Provision of Characterisation Support

NRS DOUNREAY

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Award

09 Apr 2025 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

NRS Dounreay has concluded its procurement process by awarding Cyclife UK a contract for the provision of Characterisation Support to the Fuel Cycle Area, classified under Systems support services (CPV code 72253200) and Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy (CPV code 71800000). This direct award, completed through Single tender action (below threshold), covers services in Thurso, Scotland, United Kingdom, with contract execution set from 2nd April 2025 to 28th November 2025. This award was published on 9th April 2025 following its activation on 8th April 2025, representing the award stage of the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specializing in systems support and consultancy within the water-supply and waste sectors. Cyclife UK, the successful supplier, highlights the suitability for businesses with expertise in these areas to compete for similar contracts. Companies with the ability to provide specialized support services in technical and environmental fields can leverage such opportunities to establish or expand their market presence, particularly in the energy sector and waste management domain.

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Notice Title

Provision of Characterisation Support

Notice Description

A direct award contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay for the Provison of Characterisation Support to the Fuel Cycle Area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5816ba84-3761-4c78-a798-59130bba0154
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4d40a1f-e6ff-470c-9011-389ef312dbb9
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

72253200 - Systems support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,942 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,942 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 28 Nov 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
NRS 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

CYCLIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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