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D2160 EC&I Engineer

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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15 May 2025 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS Dounreay) has awarded a contract to Cavendish Nuclear following a selective procurement process under the Technical and Professional Services Support Framework. The contract, titled "D2160 EC&I Engineer", pertains to engineering services within the CPV category 71300000 and will support activities at the Dounreay Fast Reactor located in Thurso, Scotland. The award was finalised on 24th March 2025 and the contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029. The procurement method employed was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract value is £145,200 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services to engage with long-term projects in the nuclear industry, primarily beneficial for those located in or willing to operate in Scotland. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this procurement process suitable, offering them a chance to participate in substantial nuclear projects. The selective approach to procurement suggests that established businesses with a proven track record in providing technical and professional engineering support may particularly benefit from this opportunity, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market presence.

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Notice Title

D2160 EC&I Engineer

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay as a result of a mini-competition through the Technical and Professional Services Support Framework, for EC&I Engineer Support at the Dounreay Fast Reactor (DFR).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d8a6fa3-6a6e-4fe9-9aca-7ecc0ab6366c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc9edb58-5c27-401d-a103-2e6205ccc113
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

71336000 - Engineering support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£215,464 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
Kerrie Mackay
Contact Email
kerrie.mackay@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1847803514

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

CAVENDISH NUCLEAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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