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Provision of Emergency Communication System

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LTD

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Award

02 Apr 2026 at 09:21

Award

02 Apr 2026 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Nuclear Restoration Services Ltd, involved the provision of an Emergency Communication System, classified under the industry category of communications server software packages. This tender, primarily located in Scotland, United Kingdom, concluded with an award on 2nd March 2026. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £122,154, spans from 27th February 2026 to 26th February 2029. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender having moved from planning and tendering to the award phase by early March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in communications software solutions. While not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, companies with the capability to deliver sophisticated emergency communication systems would find this opportunity beneficial. Firms like SOFTCAT PLC, who were successfully awarded the contract, exemplify the type of business well-suited for this procurement. This contract enables suppliers to secure a long-term engagement providing critical communication infrastructure, ensuring ongoing business stability and potentially enhancing their reputation in the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

Provision of Emergency Communication System

Notice Description

Provision of an Emergency Communication System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9c693f3-b120-49c4-9308-d783baa44414
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5c2dad1-bf2b-4972-9e60-f55883f44160
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48219700 - Communications server software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£122,154 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,154 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2029 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 LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DOUNREAY, 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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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