Award

Supply of Workshop Lathe

NRS DOUNREAY

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Award

06 Feb 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply of Workshop Lathe" has been completed by NRS Dounreay. This contract falls under the industry categories of "Lathes, boring and milling machine tools" and "Workshop equipment" and is located in the region of Scotland, United Kingdom, specifically with delivery addresses in Thurso, post code KW14 7TZ. The procurement took place through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Important dates include the tender period, which ended on 16th January 2026, and the contract period, which spans from 2nd February 2026 to 3rd April 2026. The final contract value is £43,394.95 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying workshop tools, especially those focusing on lathes and related equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete in such tenders, given the explicit suitability noted for this category of business. The integration into frameworks through call-offs suggests that businesses with prior framework agreements or those planning on entering such agreements could significantly benefit from this procurement model, enabling them to leverage established relationships and streamline the awarding process. The buyer, NRS Dounreay, is known for sourcing specialised equipment, presenting a pathway for further contracts and growth in the engineering tools supply sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Workshop Lathe

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay as a result of a direct award through the Maintenance repairs and operational (MRO1) - Tools and consumables, for the Supply of Workshop Lathe to Fuel Cycle Area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aab925bd-98a6-4a74-9ca5-e4597bc2e39c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2f21990-f8cf-4917-9da9-c4b16eacf79f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

42620000 - Lathes, boring and milling machine tools

43800000 - Workshop equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,394 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,394 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 3 Apr 2026 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
Kate Thomson
Contact Email
kate.thomson@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
01847802490

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

THOMAS GRAHAM & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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