Award

Mechanical Design Support to D1206

NRS DOUNREAY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2025 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Mechanical Design Support to D1206" project was managed by NRS Dounreay, a reputable organisation located in Thurso, Scotland, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the "Design support services" industry category and was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a selective procurement method. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with notable dates including the contract period starting on 12th March 2025 and ending on 11th March 2026. The contract, valued at £80,000, was awarded to Envision Engineering Design Services Limited following a mini-competition facilitated through the Design Minor Service Framework Agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in mechanical design support services, particularly those with experience in framework agreements and servicing specialised sectors. Although it may not explicitly seek SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with expertise in design support can benefit from engaging in similar projects with NRS Dounreay and alike contracting authorities. The contract awarded to Envision Engineering & Design Ltd exemplifies the potential for growth in this sector, reinforcing the importance of niche specialisation and strategic positioning within framework agreements to secure future opportunities.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Mechanical Design Support to D1206

Notice Description

NRS Dounreay has awarded a Contract for the Mechanical Design Support to D1206 to Envision Engineering Design Services Limited following a Mini Competition through the Design Minor Service Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-615e3ce2-af41-4d90-97f6-20e45b937749
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/402a9f2f-6fed-40ed-889b-742cb8dd6cf5
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,582 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2025 - 11 Mar 2026 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
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

ENVISION ENGINEERING & DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-615e3ce2-af41-4d90-97f6-20e45b937749-2025-07-01T13:39:35+01:00",
    "date": "2025-07-01T13:39:35+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-615e3ce2-af41-4d90-97f6-20e45b937749",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CF-0235500D4L000000iAvzUAE",
        "title": "Mechanical Design Support to D1206",
        "description": "NRS Dounreay has awarded a Contract for the Mechanical Design Support to D1206 to Envision Engineering Design Services Limited following a Mini Competition through the Design Minor Service Framework Agreement.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79933000",
            "description": "Design support services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "KW14 7TZ"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "Scotland",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 80000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-03-11T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-03-12T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2026-03-11T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-291008",
            "name": "NRS Dounreay",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "NRS Dounreay"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Dounreay",
                "locality": "Thurso",
                "postalCode": "KW14 7TZ",
                "countryName": "GB"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Alex Wood",
                "email": "alex.wood@dounreay.com",
                "telephone": "01847802569"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-278974",
            "name": "Envision Engineering & Design Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Envision Engineering & Design Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Cottage Davidsons Lane Thurso, Thurso, KW147HT"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-291008",
        "name": "NRS Dounreay"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-615e3ce2-af41-4d90-97f6-20e45b937749-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-03-12T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2025-07-01T13:39:35+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 65582.26,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-278974",
                    "name": "Envision Engineering & Design Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-03-12T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2026-03-11T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/402a9f2f-6fed-40ed-889b-742cb8dd6cf5",
                    "datePublished": "2025-07-01T13:39:35+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}