Award

Refurbishment and Replacement of Cooling Fins on the Prototype Fast Reactor (PFR) on the Dounreay site

DOUNREAY A DIVISION OF MAGNOX LIMITED

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Award

12 Mar 2024 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Dounreay site, overseen by Dounreay a Division of Magnox Limited, has awarded a contract to ROSH Engineering Limited for the Refurbishment and Replacement of Cooling Fins on the Prototype Fast Reactor (PFR). The procurement falls outside the scope of regulations due to urgent transformer maintenance, and only ROSH Engineering Limited was deemed capable for the service. The procurement method used was an Award procedure without prior publication, with the contract signed on 12th March 2024.

This procurement opportunity in the services category presents a niche for businesses specializing in the installation services of transformers. Companies with expertise in transformer maintenance and replacement, especially those capable of handling urgent projects like the one at the Dounreay site, would find this tender suitable for expanding their services. The award to ROSH Engineering Limited highlights the potential for SMEs with specialized knowledge and capabilities to secure contracts in critical infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Refurbishment and Replacement of Cooling Fins on the Prototype Fast Reactor (PFR) on the Dounreay site

Notice Description

This is a VEAT Notice regarding the intention to award a contract to ROSH Engineering Limited. A contract is to be awarded for the Refurbishment and Replacement of Cooling Fins on the Prototype Fast Reactor (PFR) on the Dounreay site. This requirement is an interim measure to maintain site capability of the PFR transformers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A contract is to be awarded for the Refurbishment and Replacement of Cooling Fins on the Prototype Fast Reactor (PFR) on the Dounreay site.

Procurement Information

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations.<br/>Explanation: <br/>The refurbishment and replacement of cooling fins on the PFR transformers on the Dounreay site is required as an interim measure to main site capability of the PFR transformers.<br/>The PFR transformers are ageing assets and are currently operating at risk of significant failure. <br/>This interim work will minimise the risk of failure until new transformers are purchased and installed. <br/>If these transformers fail, there will be no electrical supply at PFR.<br/>The identified Supplier is believed to be the only UK Supplier with the capability and knowledge to carry out the service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0447da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007913-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51111300 - Installation services of transformers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOUNREAY A DIVISION OF MAGNOX LIMITED
Contact Name
Fraser Bruce
Contact Email
fraser.bruce@dounreay.com
Contact Phone
+44 1847803178

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
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Thurso and Northwest Caithness
Westminster Constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROSH ENGINEERING

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