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Further trials and modifications on the Silo Retrieval System

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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Award

30 Apr 2025 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for further trials and modifications on the Silo Retrieval System has been completed with a direct award to Penny Engineering Ltd. The buying organisation, Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay), is located in Thurso, Scotland, United Kingdom. The industry category for this tender falls under research and development consultancy services. The total contract value is £53,814. The procurement method used was a single tender action, below the threshold, and the contract period spanned from 17th February 2025 to 24th April 2025. Key dates include the award date on 21st March 2025, with the contract completed by the end of April 2025.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses in the field of research and development consultancy, particularly those specialising in engineering systems trials and modifications. The procurement was awarded through direct negotiation, making it suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This offers a unique chance for smaller firms to engage with the public sector, particularly those with expertise in similar technical and engineering projects. Businesses keen on exploring collaborations in the nuclear restoration sector might find such opportunities beneficial for networking and enhancing their portfolio in specialised and niche market areas.

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Notice Title

Further trials and modifications on the Silo Retrieval System

Notice Description

A direct award contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay to carry out further trials and modifications on the Silo Retrieval System including tests with simulant waste.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-640723bd-87c1-435e-88b7-df66b9d02cd2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c113097-f0d6-4904-8fd0-e8f61228dd25
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,814 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,814 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 24 Apr 2025 1-6 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
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (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

PENNY ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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