Tender

Reserved Procurement - Element Storage Building Exit to Sphere Walkway Repairs

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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Tender

29 Apr 2025 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) involves the tender titled "Reserved Procurement - Element Storage Building Exit to Sphere Walkway Repairs". This falls under the industry category of structural steelworks. The project is located in Thurso, Caithness, UK, with the tender currently in the active stage. The procurement follows an open method suitable for works valued at £400,000, with submission of tender documents due by 1200 hours on 24th May 2025 via Atamis. The overall contract is expected to begin on 17th June 2025 and end on 26th September 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in structural repairs and steelworks, particularly those operating or registered in Caithness. The procurement process is open to SMEs, encouraging smaller firms to compete on a level playing field. With a clear selection criterion requiring a business presence in Caithness, local firms have a strategic advantage. The tender provides an avenue for growth by engaging in a government contract within a critical sector. Participants in this process can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and establish credibility in the public infrastructure domain.

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Notice Title

Reserved Procurement - Element Storage Building Exit to Sphere Walkway Repairs

Notice Description

5th floor element storage building (D1127) exit walkway to sphere walkway repairs and replacements to steelwork.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05094a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017656-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45223210 - Structural steelworks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 26 Sep 2025 1-6 months
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.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
01847802486

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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

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

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