Planning

Provision of Lifting Services

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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Planning

30 Aug 2024 at 10:23

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) is in the planning stage of procuring a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Lifting Services, aiming to support decommissioning activities at the Dounreay Site in Scotland. The procurement process, initiated in late August 2024, includes a virtual pre-engagement event on September 18th, 2024, via MS Teams, with a confirmation deadline on September 16th, 2024. The tender, scheduled to be fully launched by the end of September 2024, involves significant key dates, including the project's start in April 2025. This framework will span up to four years and has an estimated total value of £850,000.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in lifting, handling, loading, or unloading machinery, particularly those categorised as SMEs. Given the project's scale and the extended duration, companies capable of providing comprehensive lifting services will find a lucrative market in supporting nuclear decommissioning activities. Businesses that can deliver innovative, reliable, and cost-efficient lifting solutions are well-suited to secure this contract and foster long-term growth by aligning with the strategic goals of Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay).

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Lifting Services

Notice Description

Nuclear Restoration Services (Dounreay) are seeking to commence a procurement activity that will result in the award of a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Lifting Services to support decommissioning activities on the Dounreay Site. The Framework Agreement will be awarded to one Contractor. The duration of the Contract will be a maximum of 4 years (2+1+1) and is scheduled to commence in April 2025. The estimated value of the Contract over its lifetime is PS850K. The Procurement is scheduled to be launched by the end of September 2024. A pre-engagement event will be held (virtually) to allow Nuclear Restoration Services (Dounreay) to provide further information on the procurement and to invite the supply chain's views on the proposed procurement. Event details are as follows: Date: Wednesday 18th September 2024 Venue: MS Teams Time: 10am - 11am If you wish to attend the event, please email hannah.budge@dounreay.com to confirm your attendance. A calendar invite will be issued closer to the event. Please note that the deadline for confirmation of attendance is 4pm on Monday 16th September 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69e0d754-3496-4a97-94e4-f2b1a2ecfb5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a00e2ba9-6cfe-43cf-be31-a7ebf50874bb
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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