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Licence Condition 15 periodic review of the ATO 52 Decommissioning Safety Case

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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04 Mar 2025 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Licence Condition 15 periodic review of the ATO 52 Decommissioning Safety Case" has been concluded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay). This award, falling under the industry category of technical support services (CPV: 71356300), is part of the Safety Case & Peer Review Framework - Lot 1. The contract, valued at £600,000, covers services located in Thurso, Scotland, with the project duration set from 17th February 2025 to 16th March 2028. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, following a selective procurement process. Key dates include the tender end date of 23rd December 2024 and the awarding notice published on 4th March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support services, particularly those with experience in safety case reviews and decommissioning processes. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in enhancing their portfolio with high-value contracts in the nuclear energy sector. The awarded contract to Abbott Risk Consulting Ltd exemplifies the potential for growth and expansion in providing specialised technical services within the nuclear decommissioning industry. Businesses engaged in this sector can look forward to contributing to critical safety evaluations and building long-term relationships with reputable organisations like Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay).

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Notice Title

Licence Condition 15 periodic review of the ATO 52 Decommissioning Safety Case

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay as a result of a mini-competition through the Safety Case & Peer Review Framework - Lot 1, for the provision of a Licence Condition 15 periodic review of the ATO 52 Decommissioning Safety Case. The OJEU/FTS Contract Award Notice for the Safety Case & Peer Review Framework is 2023/S 000-007056.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7a378d5-4d34-446f-8736-d9c938627759
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfe347e1-206b-4ac1-9648-5c88479a4ce9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£421,949 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 16 Mar 2028 3-4 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 LIMITED (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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABBOTT RISK CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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