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Project Management Support Services for Shaft & Silo

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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19 Jun 2025 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Project Management Support Services for Shaft & Silo," undertaken by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay), has reached the award stage. This contract, awarded to Cavendish Nuclear, focuses on decommissioning and technical services within the industry category of services. Located in Thurso, Scotland, the process follows a selective procurement method through a framework agreement call-off. The contract commences on 23 June 2025 and runs until 23 June 2028, with a potential initial term of two years and an optional third year. The value of the award stands at £899,000, highlighting the significance of the undertaking for regional and industry growth.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in project management and technical support services, particularly those large-scale enterprises equipped to handle decommissioning projects. Although the framework selection implies prior engagement, businesses looking to expand or establish a presence within the UK’s nuclear restoration sector could benefit from the insights and partnerships stemming from this contract. Despite not favouring SMEs or VCSEs directly within its procurement strategy, larger technical firms might leverage this opportunity to further enhance their expertise and collaborate within the energy and nuclear industry landscape.

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Notice Title

Project Management Support Services for Shaft & Silo

Notice Description

Following a further competition via the Technical and Professional Services Framework, NRS Dounreay has awarded a Contract to Cavendish Nuclear Limited for the provision of Project Management Support Services for the Shaft and Silo Project. The initial term is 2 years with the option to extend for a third year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6b6b463-13e3-4cbe-85bc-e51acd944577
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6eb2632-dfd0-4f92-bd1d-bf0e7410cb47
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

98391000 - Decommissioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£776,916 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£899,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2028 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 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

CAVENDISH NUCLEAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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