Tender

Reserved Procurement - Off-site Storage of Residual NaK Removal Equipment

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 11:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) is seeking a local contractor for the off-site storage of residual NaK removal equipment, requiring the storage of 4 ISO containers with associated paraphernalia. This procurement, reserved for suppliers based in Caithness, falls under the "Storage and warehousing services" industry category (CPV 63120000). The tender, currently in the active stage, will conclude its tender period on 6th March 2025, with the contract running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold) with a contract value estimated at £120,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for local storage and warehousing service providers in Caithness. The 4-year contract can provide a steady revenue stream and increased visibility for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the area. Businesses with suitable premises and logistics capabilities, particularly those specialising in secure and reliable storage, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract and contribute to the ongoing operations at Dounreay.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reserved Procurement - Off-site Storage of Residual NaK Removal Equipment

Notice Description

NRS Dounreay requires the services of a suitable local Contractor with premises to store 4 ISO containers containing equipment along with various associated paraphernalia. The duration of the Contract shall be 4-years commencing 1 April 2025. This opportunity is a Reserved Procurement and is reserved for suppliers based in Caithness. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7fb3064-8700-4d8b-a8dc-0bbdaae8a353
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18dfb5dd-8985-4b59-a9b8-7698207c80fc
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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