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Supply of Coring Tools and Equipment

NRS DOUNREAY

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Award

24 Jun 2025 at 12:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

An award for the contract titled "Supply of Coring Tools and Equipment" has been completed by NRS Dounreay, situated in Thurso, Scotland (postal code KW14 7TZ). This procurement falls under the industry category of drilling machinery, specifically core drilling. The process was initiated through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 10 June 2025, with the contract active from 18 June 2025 to 18 July 2025. The total contract value is £81,107.62 GBP.

The awarding of this contract to THOMAS GRAHAM & SONS LTD presents opportunities for businesses specialising in MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) electrical and mechanical spares and consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit significantly due to the suitability for their participation outlined in the tender. Such businesses can leverage future partnerships or similar tenders within the framework agreement to expand their operations and provide tailored services to NRS Dounreay and similar clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Coring Tools and Equipment

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay as a result of a direct award through the Framework Agreement for the supply of MRO electrical and mechanical spares and consumables, for supply of Coring Tools and Equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4763d80-849d-48c4-a523-247049371fae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e959ac47-e7b0-46a3-b2a1-ba2c7ff9fa1e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

CPV Codes

43132100 - Drilling machinery

76340000 - Core drilling

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,107 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,107 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

THOMAS GRAHAM & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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