Tender

Procurement of a Waste Assay System

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) is initiating a procurement process for a Waste Assay System, categorised under "Packaging of low level nuclear waste" services. The procurement, based in Dounreay, Thurso, is currently in the tender stage with crucial deadlines including a tender period ending on 10 March 2025 and a contract commencement on 7 April 2025. The contract has a value of £550,000 and will last up to 5 years. Submissions must be made electronically via the Atamis web portal, with final bids required by 12:00 on 10 March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in nuclear waste management services, particularly those with expertise in low level waste packaging and maintenance. Businesses that can deliver high-quality waste assay systems and comprehensive maintenance services will find this contract rewarding. The open procurement procedure favours businesses that can swiftly adapt and provide innovative solutions within the environmental services industry, ensuring a competitive advantage for companies meeting these criteria.

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Notice Title

Procurement of a Waste Assay System

Notice Description

NRS Dounreay are looking to procure a Low Level/Out of Scope of Regulations Waste Assay System, and the subsequent maintenance and servicing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NRS Dounreay is seeking to procure a Low Level Waste/Out of Scope of Regulations Waste Assay System, and subsequent maintenance and servicing.

The duration of the Contract shall be a maximum of 5 years, commencing 07 April 2025.

Interested parties should register on the Atamis web portal at https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome. Once in the portal, the project can be viewed under live opportunities. Any documentation and further notifications will be made available for unrestricted and full access, free of charge on Atamis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e276
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005295-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90521510 - Packaging of low level nuclear waste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 7 Apr 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)
Contact Name
Jade Plowman
Contact Email
jade.plowman@dounreay.com
Contact Phone
+44 1847802486

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

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