Award

Provision of Firefighter and Officer Training Courses

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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Award

31 Jul 2024 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has conducted a direct award for the Provision of Firefighter and Officer Training Courses. The procurement process falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services, specifically coded as CPV 80000000. The contract, valued at £39,430, will take place in Thurso, Scotland, with service delivery beginning on 5th August 2024 and ending on 7th January 2025. Key dates include the tender end date on 26th June 2024 and the award date on 30th July 2024. Given that this is a Direct Award using a single tender action below the financial threshold, the process bypassed the competitive tender stage and moved directly to award.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in firefighter and officer training services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, fostering business growth through stable revenue streams and higher visibility. The awarded supplier, Vital Fire Solutions Ltd, represents an ideal type of business that would benefit from engaging in this particular contract. The focused nature of this procurement indicates specialised training requirements, providing a lucrative chance for businesses with relevant expertise to collaborate and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Provision of Firefighter and Officer Training Courses

Notice Description

A direct award contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay for the Provision of Firefighter and Officer Training Courses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dea9820f-c365-43b9-be4e-1ce86d485423
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ab08d83-e83e-48a1-a039-a54df4ba6a87
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,430 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,430 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 7 Jan 2025 1-6 months
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
Lauren J Mackay
Contact Email
lauren.j.mackay@dounreay.com
Contact Phone
01847 803812

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

VITAL FIRE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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