Award

Procurement of a Waste Assay System

DOUNREAY

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22 May 2025 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Waste Assay System was conducted by NRS Dounreay under an open procedure. The contract, valued at £415,000, has been awarded for radioactive waste treatment services within the industry category. The buying organisation, located in Thurso, Scotland, initiated the process on 8th May 2025 and completed it by 22nd May 2025. The contract period spans from 8th May 2025 to 30th August 2030. This procurement was categorised under 'works', with no particular emphasis on SME or VCSE suitability.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in nuclear restoration and waste management systems. Companies with expertise in radioactive waste treatment services and robust systems for maintenance could benefit greatly from this project. The awarded supplier, Mirion Technologies (Canberra UK) Ltd, underscores the value of technological expertise and an established reputation in this sector. Other firms with innovative solutions in the industry could position themselves to seize similar opportunities in future tenders issued by organisations like Dounreay.

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Notice Title

Procurement of a Waste Assay System

Notice Description

A Contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay, as a result of an Open Procedure, for the Procurement and Subsequent maintenance of an LLW/OoSoR Waste Assay System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-914d87f3-3c97-48c7-a60a-024a32fcf6b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92665112-4a26-41d5-925d-ecb5f3754606
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£415,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£415,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2025 - 30 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOUNREAY
Contact Name
Jade Plowman
Contact Email
jade.plowman@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
01847802486

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

MIRION TECHNOLOGIES (CANBERRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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