Award

Snake Remotely Operated Vehicle Design and Development

NRS DOUNREAY

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Award

31 Mar 2025 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

NRS Dounreay has completed a procurement process for the design and development of a Snake Remotely Operated Vehicle, categorized under mechanical engineering services (CPV: 71333000) and remote-control equipment (CPV: 38820000). The contract was awarded to the University of Nottingham through a direct procurement method (single tender action below threshold). The project is based in Thurso, Scotland, and had a tender period ending on 13th November 2024. The contract commenced on 6th January 2025 and concluded on 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £47,470.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the mechanical engineering and remote-control equipment sectors to explore growth through similar government contracts. SMEs are particularly encouraged to engage in such tenders, as this project demonstrates a preference for SME suitability. Companies with expertise in innovative engineering solutions and remote-controlled technology development would be well-suited to participate in future related procurement processes issued by NRS Dounreay or other governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Snake Remotely Operated Vehicle Design and Development

Notice Description

A direct award contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay for the Design and Development of a Snake Remotely Operated Vehicle.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f260aef8-423d-4062-8eb3-4f15512f8026
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28dff3df-33e6-4628-8990-d308452e88cd
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

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

38820000 - Remote-control equipment

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,470 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,470 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 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
NRS 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

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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