Award

Supply of a Scissor Lift

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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Award

31 Mar 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has completed the procurement process for the direct award contract titled "Supply of a Scissor Lift" under the industry category of miscellaneous special-purpose machinery. The contract was awarded on 11th March 2025 and involves the trade-in of an existing Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) and the supply of a new one. The procurement method used was single tender action (below threshold). The contracting authority is located at the Dounreay Site in By Thurso, Scotland, with the project slated to commence on 11th March 2025 and conclude by 30th June 2025. The contract value is £63,151.25.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying special-purpose machinery, particularly those specializing in MEWPs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to pursue such contracts, given the specific suitability criteria mentioned. The awarded supplier, Briggs Equipment, signifies a targeted opportunity for businesses to engage in high-value contracts within the nuclear restoration sector, fostering avenues for growth and industry partnerships.

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Notice Title

Supply of a Scissor Lift

Notice Description

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has awarded a Direct Award Contract for the trade-in of an existing MEWP and supply of a new MEWP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76227eb1-6cca-4481-b3f5-39fd717e1ace
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7dea40d-b9ff-4021-8bc5-773aca2ff4fd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,151 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,151 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 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
BY 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

BRIGGS EQUIPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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