Tender

Procurement of a Waste Assay System

DOUNREAY

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Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 10:11

Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

Dounreay, a renowned organisation located in Thurso, Scotland, is currently in the tender stage for procuring a Low Level Waste/Out of Scope of Regulations Waste Assay System, including subsequent maintenance and servicing. This open procedure (below threshold) is specifically targeted for the packaging of low level nuclear waste within the services industry category. With a maximum contract duration of 5 years starting from 7th April 2025, interested parties must submit their tenders by 17th March 2025, 12:00 PM. The project’s total estimated value stands at £550,000, and businesses can access all necessary documentation and notifications through the Atamis web portal.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in waste management, radiation monitoring, and contamination-monitoring devices. With the procurement method being an open procedure, a wide range of suppliers have the chance to submit competitive bids, enhancing their portfolios and expanding their industry reach. Those businesses with expertise in handling nuclear waste and ensuring regulatory compliance will find themselves well-positioned to compete under this framework.

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Notice Title

Procurement of a Waste Assay System

Notice Description

NRS Dounreay is seeking to procure a Low Level Waste/Out of Scope of Regulations Waste Assay System, and subsequent maintenance and servicing. The duration of the Contract shall be a maximum of 5 years, commencing 07 April 2025. Interested parties should register on the Atamis web portal at https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome. Once in the portal, the project can be viewed under live opportunities. Any documentation and further notifications will be made available for unrestricted and full access, free of charge on Atamis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4bdc2df-44ca-4f5b-ac90-4290de760593
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a06d52d-b923-4757-8c2d-90482fe041b0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

38341500 - Contamination-monitoring devices

38341600 - Radiation monitors

90521510 - Packaging of low level nuclear waste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 7 Apr 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Thurso and Northwest Caithness
Westminster Constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Further Information

Notice Documents

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