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Breeder Fuel Test Rig

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES

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08 Oct 2024 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is overseen by Nuclear Restoration Services for a contract entitled "Breeder Fuel Test Rig." The contract, classified under "Decommissioning services," involves the rental and ad-hoc support for the BFR Trials Rig and has been awarded through a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, as stated in PCR 2015 Regulation 32 (2)(b) ii. The contract spans from 30 September 2024 to 28 September 2029, with a total value of £1,200,000. The activities will occur in Thurso, Scotland, with specific delivery to the KW14 7XF region. Key dates include the tender period ending on 26 July 2024 and the award date on 8 October 2024.

This contract represents a substantial growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) specialising in decommissioning services and technical support. Given the specific technical requirements that led to a direct award, businesses with a strong technical capacity in managing and maintaining test rigs will find this tender especially relevant. The awarded supplier, JGC Engineering and Technical Services Ltd, exemplifies the type of enterprise capable of undertaking such technically demanding work, making it a significant model for companies aiming to secure similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Breeder Fuel Test Rig

Notice Description

A Direct Award contract under PCR 2015 Regulation 32 (2)(b) ii ("competition is absent for technical reasons) has been awarded for the Rental and Ad-hoc Support to the BFR Trials Rig. A VEAT Notice was previously published at Notice reference: 2024/S 000-026300 for this procurement. This contract has been awarded on a 3+1+1 years basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3ef699c-9917-48df-8158-76caac74d089
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/226961ab-1ff9-4523-88ce-03dee0c552b1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98391000 - Decommissioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 28 Sep 2029 4-5 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
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES
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

JGC ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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