Tender

Reserved Procurement - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Scaffolding Services (2026-2030)

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Nov 2025 at 07:24

PlanningUpdate

29 Sep 2025 at 07:07

PlanningUpdate

14 Aug 2025 at 08:23

Planning

19 Jun 2025 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Warrington, United Kingdom, is inviting tenders for a framework agreement to provide scaffolding services at the Dounreay Site. The procurement process, tagged as "tender" and dated 3rd November 2025, is currently active and seeks to appoint a single contractor to support minor projects from March 2026 to February 2028, with the possibility of two one-year extensions following a formal performance review. The framework, valued at an estimated £4 million for the entire duration, will involve works classified under CPV codes related to scaffolding work, erection, and dismantling. The procurement method is an open competition, with a deadline for submissions set on 12th December 2025. Businesses interested in participating should have a registered office within Caithness, as per the reserved procurement location requirements.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for scaffolding businesses looking to expand within the nuclear sector. The framework agreement allows for call-off contracts for minor projects up to a value of £200,000, potentially exceeding that limit based on specific project needs. Ideal candidates for this tender would be small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide labour, equipment, and expertise in scaffolding, especially those capable of working in controlled or radiologically contaminated areas. Additionally, businesses specialising in the design and inspection of scaffolding structures are encouraged to apply, offering their distinct skill sets to ensure compliance and safety on site. The framework agreement structure promises potential growth and expansion for SMEs over its duration by facilitating predictable workflows through call-off contracts.

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Notice Title

Reserved Procurement - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Scaffolding Services (2026-2030)

Notice Description

Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Limited (Dounreay) is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to provide scaffolding services to support minor projects on the Dounreay Site with a single Contractor. For the purposes of clarity, "minor projects" is defined as call-off contracts up to a value of PS200k. The PS200k is a guidance and it is recognised that call-off contracts in excess of this value may be awarded through this Framework Agreement. The duration of the Framework Agreement shall be up to 4 years (2+1+1) from March 2026 to February 2028 with the option to extend for a further 1+1 years following a formal performance review. The estimated value of call-off contract that may be placed through the Framework Agreement for the four year duration is PS4M, however, NRS Limited (Dounreay) does not commit to any guarantee of any volume of work or any specific projects being awarded by call-off contracts via this Framework Agreement. The scope of works shall consist of the following activities; Provision of labour, to include at least one advanced scaffolder within each task team; Scaffolding and other equipment; Production of method statements and risk assessments including assessments for working at height; Provision of Personnel Protective Equipment; Provision of classified workers for activities in controlled areas; Provision of airline suit trained workers for activities in radiologically contaminated areas; Design of scaffolding, where required, with design justification being undertaken by third party specialists; Erection, modification and dismantling of scaffolding; Inspections of scaffolding with use of Scafftage system. The detailed scope of works is available through Atamis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1+1 years following a formal performance review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070283-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

45262100 - Scaffolding work

45262110 - Scaffolding dismantling work

45262120 - Scaffolding erection work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 1-2 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
Contact Name
Janet Brooke
Contact Email
janet.brooke@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
+441847802663

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

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