Award

Provision of Characterisation Support

NRS DOUNREAY

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Award

02 Jul 2025 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

NRS Dounreay has completed the procurement process for the Provision of Characterisation Support, awarding a contract to Cyclife UK Limited. This award falls under the technical analysis or consultancy services category, specifically within the services industry. The procurement, initiated by NRS Dounreay, covers various locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award stage was finalised on 2nd July 2025, with the contract set to commence on 14th October 2025 and conclude on 15th October 2025. The tender had a procurement method described as 'Other' and was valued at £50,105.25.

This tender presents growth opportunities for companies involved in technical consultancy, especially those experienced in characterisation support. Businesses capable of handling UK-wide and international projects would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Although the contract did not explicitly prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, larger and more established consultancy firms specialising in detailed technical analysis service could find significant benefits in competing for similar tenders in the future. The procurement was handled by NRS Dounreay, located in Thurso, with Cyclife UK acting as the primary supplier for this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of Characterisation Support

Notice Description

NRS Dounreay have awarded a Direct Award Contract to Cyclife UK Limited to undertake Characterisation Support to the FCA Programme at Dounreay

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73ce39fd-20e7-463e-8ffd-5594f2bf0220
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d21046a-795e-4c1b-8440-2298d9d98ec2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£50,105 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,105 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 15 Oct 2025 30 days
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
Alex Wood
Contact Email
alex.wood@dounreay.com
Contact Phone
01847 802569

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

CYCLIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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