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Dounreay - Assurance of Lifetime Plan

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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17 Feb 2021 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Dounreay - Assurance of Lifetime Plan," located in Scotland. This contract, classified under research and development services, has a total value of £500,000 and is set to run from 16th February 2021 to 15th February 2022. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period concluded on 18th January 2021, shortly before the contract was awarded.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses experienced in project controls, cost estimation, risk management, and decommissioning services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can quickly mobilise resources. Companies capable of providing flexible staffing solutions and engaging in specialised assurance activities will find this contract especially suitable, as the buyer requires adaptability in service delivery to meet changing project demands.

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Notice Title

Dounreay - Assurance of Lifetime Plan

Notice Description

he NDA require highly credible and specialist support to perform assurance activities on the Lifetime Plan/Near Term Work Plan currently being compiled by DSRL. Current knowledge of the DSRL scope is highly desirable. LTP Assurance - NDA are looking for project controls, cost estimators, QS, risk managers, planner and decommissioning contractors (~3 FTE) to assist in providing assurance and interrogation to support the NDA's Integrated Assurance process to help satisfy and inform the integrity of the DSRL baseline and its attendant change controls. The contractor should have the ability to mobilise quickly, be flexible and adaptable in the amount of advance notice required to increase or decrease staffing levels as required. All roles will not be required full time therefore flexibility and availability to the roles specified above will be key a consideration. NDA require this work to commence immediately on award of contract. The successful bidders resource will be required to undertake discreet tasks in NDA or its site Licence Company Offices, in accordance with but are not limited to the bulleted list below. For each Task the NDA BFT will agree with the contractor lead, the appropriate skills and resources required, approach and timeline for completion. The outputs will be NDA reports developed in an integrated manner between NDA and the contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73bfb3ec-7f7e-43ad-b199-b7d1f1b210cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6e25e60-e0cd-4072-b26a-74d235aa67fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2021 - 15 Feb 2022 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 DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Leslie Hopcroft
Contact Email
leslie.hopcroft@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01925 802255

Buyer Location

Locality
MOOR ROW
Postcode
CA24 3HU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAITHFUL AND GOULD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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