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Provision of Grounds Maintenance on the Dounreay Estate

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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27 Mar 2025 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Grounds Maintenance on the Dounreay Estate." The competitive tender, conducted under Regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, was awarded with an initial value of £387,628 for a duration of four years, starting from 17th March 2025 and ending on 16th March 2029. The contract includes extension options that could increase the total contract value to £1.7 million. The tender, classified under the grounds maintenance services (CPV 77314000), was conducted through an open procedure and has been awarded to Messrs Donald Macdonald Ltd, located in Thurso, Scotland.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in grounds maintenance services. Businesses adept in delivering high-quality estate maintenance services can benefit significantly from the consistent workload provided over the initial four-year term, with potential extensions up to ten years. The reliable and sizeable contract value is well-suited for businesses looking to stabilise and expand their operations within the Scottish region.

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Notice Title

Provision of Grounds Maintenance on the Dounreay Estate

Notice Description

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has awarded a Contract as a result of a competitive procedure conducted in accordance with Regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Contract is awarded with an initial value of PS387,628.00 for the initial 4-year duration. The Contract includes +2+2+2 extension options and has a maximum sanction value of PS1.7M.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42847f67-c2d5-436e-b598-4a31010d95bc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£387,628 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 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 LIMITED (DOUNREAY)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BY 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

MESSRS DONALD MACDONALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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