Award

Dounreay Scabbler Project Phase 6

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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Award

06 May 2025 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay), a public authority operating under sub-central government supervision, is overseeing the direct award process for the "Dounreay Scabbler Project Phase 6". Located in Thurso, Caithness, this project involves the deployment of a Scabbler system, a specialised service within the design support services sector (CPV code 79933000). The procurement, classified as a direct award, concluded with a contract award notice published on 6th May 2025. The contract is set to commence on 2nd June 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. The award is valued at £500,000 with an overall budgetary cap of £600,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in deploying sophisticated machinery or providing specialised design support services. The direct award process indicates that any prior collaboration or intellectual property involved will continue to benefit the awarded supplier, making it ideal for businesses with established expertise and capabilities in similar projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on innovation in industrial restoration and technical deployment would be well-suited to thrive in such competitive procurement processes, especially when intellectual property plays a pivotal role in the awarding decision.

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Notice Title

Dounreay Scabbler Project Phase 6

Notice Description

NRS Dounreay will be awarding a Direct Award Contract for the deployment of a Scabbler system. The intellectual property vests in the Contractor from previous phases of the development contracts.

Procurement Information

NRS Dounreay will be awarding a Direct Award Contract for the deployment of a Scabbler system. The intellectual property vests in the Contractor from previous phases of the development contracts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019111-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)
Contact Name
Alex Wood
Contact Email
alex.wood@dounreay.com
Contact Phone
01847802569

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
Not specified

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

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