Award

Provision of ANSWERS Criticality Software MONK & Visual Workshop 25/26

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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10 Jul 2025 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay), located in Scotland, has engaged in a procurement process for the provision of ANSWERS Criticality Software MONK and Visual Workshop 25/26. The contract, valued at £66,270, has been directly awarded to Energy, Safety and Risk Consultants (UK) Limited. This procurement falls under the "License management software development services" industry category. The procurement process followed a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, culminating in an award stage. The contract period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The award was made active on 15th April 2025, with key documentation published on 10th July 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses providing software solutions, particularly those specialising in software for critical safety applications in the nuclear industry. Although the procurement was awarded directly, highlighting opportunities within the nuclear sector where direct awards are possible can inspire similar businesses to explore partnerships or niche software innovations that align with critical industry needs. Firms experienced in delivering high-assurance software related to safety or regulatory compliance would find similar contracts beneficial for growth, particularly those able to offer tailored solutions to complex technical requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of ANSWERS Criticality Software MONK & Visual Workshop 25/26

Notice Description

A direct award contract has been awarded by NRS Limited (Dounreay) for the provision of ANSWERS Criticality Software MONK & Visual Workshop 25/26.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f28f5bb8-030d-4220-b5cb-094c792f6a6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b62f4cc-a585-4b86-b6b3-95bc306a30cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,270 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,270 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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

ENERGY, SAFETY AND RISK CONSULTANTS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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