Award

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Lifting Services

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2025 at 08:43

Tender

18 Dec 2024 at 12:40

Planning

30 Aug 2024 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Lifting Services at the Dounreay Site, managed by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, is currently in the 'Award' stage. The contract was awarded on 14th May 2025 to Hugh Simpson (Contractors) Ltd. using an open procedure. The contract involves decommissioning activities with an overall contract value estimated at £850,000, spanning from May 2025 to May 2027, with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods. The services fall under the CPV classification 'Other services' and are to be performed in the Dounreay area (UKM61), highlighting the site's nuclear decommissioning efforts.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in providing complex lifting services as outlined in BS7121 standards. Companies specialising in mechanical handling, rigging, and project lifting operations are well-suited to compete, especially those with a presence in UK regions. The active engagement with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is evident, providing a platform for these businesses to grow by securing significant contracts in the nuclear decommissioning sector. The emphasis on quality, technical capabilities, and price criteria indicates a fair competitive process that rewards excellence and cost-effectiveness.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Lifting Services

Notice Description

A Framework Agreement has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) as a result of an Open Procedure, for the provision of lifting services that are required to support decommissioning activities on the Dounreay Site.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A Framework Agreement has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) as a result of an Open Procedure, for the provision of lifting services that are required to support decommissioning activities on the Dounreay Site.

The estimated value of the Contract over its lifetime is PS850k and the duration of the Framework Agreement will be two years (May 2025 to May 2027) with an option to extend for a further 1 + 1 years.

Renewal: 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 + 1 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0496a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022453-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

Contact Name
Hannah Budge
Contact Email
hannah.budge@dounreay.com, hannah.budge@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1847803620

Buyer Location

Locality
THURSO
Postcode
KW14 7TZ
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUGH SIMPSON (CONTRACTORS

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