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Purchase and Maintenance of Handheld Portable Explosive Trace Detectors

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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31 Jul 2024 at 09:09

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Summary of the contracting process

A competitive contract for the purchase and maintenance of Handheld Portable Explosive Trace Detectors has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) to Westminster International Ltd. The contract, classified under the industry category of Explosives Detection Systems, involves delivery to Dounreay in Thurso, Scotland. This procurement process, under the method "limited" and "competitive quotation (below threshold)," has completed its award stage. The procurement stage concluded with key dates being: the tender period ending on 5th July 2024, a start date for the contract on 12th July 2024, and an end date on 30th August 2024. The contract has a total value of £73,500 GBP, with £65,550 GBP awarded to Westminster International Ltd.

This tender creates significant opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the security and detection systems industry. It highlights a potential growth avenue for businesses specialising in advanced explosive detection technology. Companies with expertise in maintaining and supplying portable detection equipment would be well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts. Additionally, the focus on a competitive quotation procurement method underlines the importance of cost-efficient, innovative solutions, further opening doors for SMEs to showcase their capabilities and expand their market footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase and Maintenance of Handheld Portable Explosive Trace Detectors

Notice Description

A competitive contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay for the purchase and Maintenance of Handheld Portable Explosive Trace Detectors

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2046dbf-3a7d-4875-b178-30afc1376bd8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80975b1a-d1c6-40e2-9c3c-ffb991898253
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38546000 - Explosives detection system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2024 - 30 Aug 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

WESTMINSTER INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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