Award

Annual Outfall 10 Diffuser Inspection

DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

01 May 2019 at 13:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dounreay Site Restoration Limited has awarded a contract for the "Annual Outfall 10 Diffuser Inspection," aimed at conducting inspections from 2019 to 2022. This project falls under the technical inspection services industry and will occur at the Outfall 10 location, approximately 0.25 nautical miles from the Dounreay Site, where the water depth is 25 metres. The inspection period is scheduled annually between 1 April and 31 July, with the most recent contract formally awarded on 29 March 2019, valued at £110,000, through a selective procurement method.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical inspection and diving services, especially those able to provide comprehensive reporting and risk assessments. Companies with experience in handling technical inspections of engineering structures, particularly those familiar with marine environments and underwater inspection techniques, would find this contract particularly suitable. The inclusion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the procurement process highlights the potential for diverse suppliers to engage in this sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Annual Outfall 10 Diffuser Inspection

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded for the Annual Inspection of the Outfall 10 Diffuser for four years from 2019 - 2022. The inspection must be carried out between 1 April and 31 July each year. The location of the outfall diffuser (Outfall 10), which discharges low level radioactive liquid effluent, is approximately 0.25 N.M from the Dounreay Site. Water depth is 25m below Chart Datum in a tidal range of 3.5m. The diffuser structure is ~ 10metres long x 8 metres wide x 3 metres in height. The inspection will include: 1. Carry out an 'as found' visual survey of the Outfall 10 Diffuser, the (9 off) Duckbill valves numbered 4 - 12 and (3 off) blank flanges numbered 1 - 3. 2. Clean marine growth from the duckbill valves and blank flanges. 3. Clean marine growth from the interior of the chamber and the outer parapet. 4. a) Check duckbills, nuts and bolts for integrity and security. A decision as to whether any other duckbills require to be replaced will be made at the time of inspection. b) Replacement split rings will be provided by DSRL. 5. Carry out an inspection of the outer chamber and concrete plinth, taking particular note of the condition of the south east corner. 6. Clean all areas of the chamber and base as directed. 7. After inspection carry out any repairs that may be required. 8. Record on DVD all areas of work carried out including commentary of work being carried out. This will include identification of the duckbill valves 4 -12, blank flanges 1-3 and the four corners of the parapet as a minimum. 9. Any other work required would be discussed on the day and a forward plan identified. This may include a visual check only on the condition of the old risers to verify that they are not diffusing if time allows. 10. Provide a Report to DSRL which includes: * A description of all works carried out. * A daily Dive Log. * A summary of the inspection which includes recommendations for subsequent surveys. 11. The provision of a Safe System of Work which includes Method Statement, Risk Assessment and Local Rules. 12. Pre dive and equipment check lists should also be provided by the Contractor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93d9d7b8-58ac-4574-8f14-91ecd1aee8b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f3c6129-1c00-4542-9a5e-1cd62f3a1968
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

71631000 - Technical inspection services

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

98363000 - Diving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 3-4 years
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 SITE RESTORATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
THURSO, CAITHNESS
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

CALDIVE

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-93d9d7b8-58ac-4574-8f14-91ecd1aee8b9-2019-05-01T14:00:21+01:00",
    "date": "2019-05-01T14:00:21+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-93d9d7b8-58ac-4574-8f14-91ecd1aee8b9",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "20190501140016-9689",
        "title": "Annual Outfall 10 Diffuser Inspection",
        "description": "A contract has been awarded for the Annual Inspection of the Outfall 10 Diffuser for four years from 2019 - 2022. The inspection must be carried out between 1 April and 31 July each year. The location of the outfall diffuser (Outfall 10), which discharges low level radioactive liquid effluent, is approximately 0.25 N.M from the Dounreay Site. Water depth is 25m below Chart Datum in a tidal range of 3.5m. The diffuser structure is ~ 10metres long x 8 metres wide x 3 metres in height. The inspection will include: 1. Carry out an 'as found' visual survey of the Outfall 10 Diffuser, the (9 off) Duckbill valves numbered 4 - 12 and (3 off) blank flanges numbered 1 - 3. 2. Clean marine growth from the duckbill valves and blank flanges. 3. Clean marine growth from the interior of the chamber and the outer parapet. 4. a) Check duckbills, nuts and bolts for integrity and security. A decision as to whether any other duckbills require to be replaced will be made at the time of inspection. b) Replacement split rings will be provided by DSRL. 5. Carry out an inspection of the outer chamber and concrete plinth, taking particular note of the condition of the south east corner. 6. Clean all areas of the chamber and base as directed. 7. After inspection carry out any repairs that may be required. 8. Record on DVD all areas of work carried out including commentary of work being carried out. This will include identification of the duckbill valves 4 -12, blank flanges 1-3 and the four corners of the parapet as a minimum. 9. Any other work required would be discussed on the day and a forward plan identified. This may include a visual check only on the condition of the old risers to verify that they are not diffusing if time allows. 10. Provide a Report to DSRL which includes: * A description of all works carried out. * A daily Dive Log. * A summary of the inspection which includes recommendations for subsequent surveys. 11. The provision of a Safe System of Work which includes Method Statement, Risk Assessment and Local Rules. 12. Pre dive and equipment check lists should also be provided by the Contractor.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "71631000",
            "description": "Technical inspection services"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "71631400",
                "description": "Technical inspection services of engineering structures"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "98363000",
                "description": "Diving services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "KW14 7TZ"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 100000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 120000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Restricted procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2019-01-17T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2019-05-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2022-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-31380",
            "name": "Dounreay Site Restoration Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Dounreay Site Restoration Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Dounreay, Building D2003",
                "locality": "Thurso, Caithness",
                "postalCode": "KW14 7TZ",
                "countryName": "SCT"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Carly Erridge",
                "email": "carly.erridge@dounreay.com",
                "telephone": "+44 1847802766"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-114470",
            "name": "Caldive Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Caldive Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "29 Mackean Crescent Castle Avenue Industrial Estate Invergordon IV18 0SD"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-31380",
        "name": "Dounreay Site Restoration Limited"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-93d9d7b8-58ac-4574-8f14-91ecd1aee8b9-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2019-03-29T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2019-05-01T14:00:21+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 110000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-114470",
                    "name": "Caldive Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2019-05-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2022-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f3c6129-1c00-4542-9a5e-1cd62f3a1968",
                    "datePublished": "2019-05-01T14:00:21+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                    "description": "Additional data",
                    "url": "https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=11267&B=DSRL"
                },
                {
                    "id": "3",
                    "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                    "description": "User / Company",
                    "url": "https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/9689"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}