Planning

Maintenance and Development of the Dounreay Data Management System

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

09 Feb 2026 at 10:33

PlanningUpdate

23 Jul 2025 at 09:58

Planning

04 Jun 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, located in Warrington, UK, is in the planning phase of a procurement for the "Maintenance and Development of the Dounreay Data Management System." This services procurement focuses on ensuring the availability and enhancement of the existing data management system at the Dounreay site, which manages solid waste records. The contract is structured to include maintenance and development of new functionalities from August 2026 to August 2030, with further notice details to be released by 1st April 2026. The main procurement category is services, specifically within software support services, database systems, and software development, with the procurement following a planned procurement process outlined in document C20891.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software support and development, database management, and IT consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly suitable due to the specification of SME suitability and the complex nature of systems consultancy and development services needed. With a contract value significantly above threshold, the scope for technological innovation and business growth is substantial, attracting businesses capable of delivering both maintenance and innovative development in the IT services sector. Companies with a strong track record in integrated data management and system enhancement would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this award.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance and Development of the Dounreay Data Management System

Notice Description

The Dounreay Data Management System (DMS) is an existing bespoke developed integrated data management system which records the consignment, movement, processing and disposal of all solid waste on the Dounreay site ensuring that there is an audit trail of the verification of waste packages from cradle to grave. The Contract is required to ensure the availability of the Data Management System (DMS) for the users and ensure threats and events are managed appropriately so there is no detrimental impact to the system and its data. Additional to the maintenance of DMS is the requirement to develop and implement new functionality and propose enhanced capabilities to streamline activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052c78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011272-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

48610000 - Database systems

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

72212600 - Database and operating software development services

72212610 - Database software development services

72212781 - System management software development services

72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72250000 - System and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72261000 - Software support services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Ilona Unger-Russell
Contact Email
ilona.unger-russell@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1847803109

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
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

Further Information

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