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DFR Walkways Access Scaffolding

DOUNREAY

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03 Jun 2025 at 12:42

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03 Jun 2025 at 12:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "DFR Walkways Access Scaffolding" project has been completed with a contract awarded by NRS Dounreay. This contract is under the industry category of scaffolding and pertains to the Dounreay Fast Reactors located in Thurso, Scotland, UK. It falls under the procurement stage of 'Award' following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £187,917.28, is scheduled to run from 3rd June 2025 to 31st October 2025. Key contact details are provided by Jade Plowman of Dounreay. The procurement category is designated as "works," indicating the nature of the construction and service aspect of the project.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in the scaffolding industry, enhancing their portfolio with a prestigious project linked to nuclear restoration services. Given the selective procurement method through a framework agreement, businesses experienced in governmental contracts stand a greater chance of success. A company like Caithness Scaffolding Contractors Ltd, which secured this contract, indicates the necessity of having a strong foothold in scaffolding services within the specified region for competitive advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFR Walkways Access Scaffolding

Notice Description

A Contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay as a result of a Direct Award through the Scaffolding Services Framework for the Dounreay Fast Reactors Walkway Access Scaffolding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-825ee735-ef53-4b70-8fb5-9328469a6385
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b47e7f-28ce-45a5-939c-011530ef39db
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44212310 - Scaffolding

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£187,917 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£187,917 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAITHNESS SCAFFOLDING CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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