Award

Supply of a Heavy Weight Towing Vehicle

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 May 2025 at 06:18

Tender

12 Dec 2024 at 08:22

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the 'Supply of a Heavy Weight Towing Vehicle' is being managed by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay), based in Thurso, Caithness, United Kingdom. This contract is categorized under 'Special-purpose motor vehicles' in the goods procurement category. The procurement method used is the 'open procedure', and it is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The tender process is at the 'award' stage, having commenced with the tender being active in December 2024. Key stages included the bid submission deadline on 24 January 2025, with the contract being awarded on 9 May 2025 to Terberg DTS (UK) Ltd. The delivery location for the vehicle is the Dounreay Site, and the contract is valued at approximately £250,000 GBP with delivery required by the end of March 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for companies specialising in vehicle manufacturing or sourcing, particularly those capable of delivering specialised heavy equipment. Businesses that can meet the precise technical, social value, and pricing criteria have a competitive edge. The opportunity is especially beneficial for those with facilities to manufacture or source the vehicle as per the specified functional requirements, including post-delivery support such as warranties and handover documentation. Given the complexity and scale, larger organisations with relevant industry experience and capabilities are best suited to engage with this contract, but there remains potential for SMEs that can deliver innovative solutions and competitive pricing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of a Heavy Weight Towing Vehicle

Notice Description

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) have awarded a competitive contract for the supply of a heavy weight towing vehicle to support the waste transport operations across the Dounreay Site.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) have awarded a competitive contract for the supply of a heavy weight towing vehicle to support the waste transport operations across the Dounreay Site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c761
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020673-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20257 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)
Contact Name
Janet Brooke
Contact Email
janet.brooke@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1847802663

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

TERBERG DTS (UK

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