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Provision of Manitou to Prototype Fast Reactor

NRS DOUNREAY

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24 Feb 2025 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

NRS Dounreay has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Manitou to the Prototype Fast Reactor, classified under the industry category of hydraulic equipment and industrial machinery. The procurement, which took place in Thurso, Scotland, was finalised under a competitive quotation method below the threshold. The tender was awarded to W & A GEDDES LTD for a contract value of £55,000, with the contract period beginning on 17 February 2025 and ending on 24 March 2025. Key dates include the tender period which ended on 4 February 2025.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hydraulic equipment and industrial machinery, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which were considered suitable for this tender. Companies operating in the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom can benefit from participating in such tenders, enhancing their visibility and growth prospects through public sector contracts. The successful completion of this contract by W & A GEDDES LTD highlights the potential for similar businesses to secure lucrative procurement contracts with NRS Dounreay and similar buying organisations.

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Notice Title

Provision of Manitou to Prototype Fast Reactor

Notice Description

A competitive contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay for the Provision of a Manitou.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9eac63d6-614a-45e5-9475-dee44c9458ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c5509f-7512-4052-a751-5c12dbb42e1c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

43328100 - Hydraulic equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 24 Mar 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
NRS 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
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

W & A GEDDES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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