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Creation of a samples report and an interlaboratory comparison

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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03 Mar 2025 at 07:31

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has awarded a direct contract for consultancy services titled "Creation of a samples report and an interlaboratory comparison". This contract falls under the industry category of Technical analysis or consultancy services (CPV code: 71621000). The procurement process has been completed with the award issued on 27th February 2025 and published on 3rd March 2025. The contract period started on 27th February 2025 and will end on 31st January 2026. The services will be delivered to multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world, with a central delivery address at KW14 7TZ in the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £95,089 under a single tender action (below threshold) method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in technical analysis or consultancy services to demonstrate their expertise and secure a valuable partnership with a prominent client in the nuclear restoration field. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this contract, as the procurement process was tailored to ensure suitability for SMEs. By delivering high-quality consultancy services on this project, businesses can enhance their credibility and leverage this success to secure future public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Creation of a samples report and an interlaboratory comparison

Notice Description

A direct award contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay), for consultancy services to create a samples report and an interlaboratory comparison

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a8abb36-2238-470b-92e9-18cde45c8320
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26cfc55e-ce8c-4203-b200-9d6ffb639de4
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


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,089 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,089 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Thurso and Northwest Caithness
Westminster Constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NPL MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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