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Procurement of a Non-Destructive Assay System (NDA 34 Replacement)

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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06 Mar 2025 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has completed a public procurement process to acquire a Non-Destructive Assay System (NDA 34 Replacement) for use in the decommissioning of the Fuel Cycle Area. This contract, classified under "Apparatus for measuring radiation" (CPV 38341000), was awarded following an Open Procedure above the threshold. The awarded contract is valued at £329,158.67, with the overall project valued at £952,294. The contract period runs from 3rd March 2025 to 14th October 2025, with the delivery location specified as Thurso, Scotland, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of radiation measuring equipment. SMEs are well-suited to compete in this procurement, as evidenced by the successful award to Mirion Technologies (Canberra UK) Ltd, an SME. Companies specialising in measurement apparatus for radiation can leverage this opportunity to expand their operations and enter into a partnership with a key player in the nuclear decommissioning industry.

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Notice Title

Procurement of a Non-Destructive Assay System (NDA 34 Replacement)

Notice Description

A Contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay as a result of an Open Procedure, for the procurement of a Non-Destructive Assay System to support decommissioning in the Fuel Cycle Area

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df30503c-8778-40d4-9b35-68a1b8e41f8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56f0bf37-07ca-4c2a-b045-46106dd96c21
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38341000 - Apparatus for measuring radiation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£952,294 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£329,158 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 14 Oct 2025 6-12 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
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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

MIRION TECHNOLOGIES (CANBERRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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