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Reserved Procurement - Framework Agreement for Scaffolding Services 2026/30

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 08:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

03 Nov 2025 at 07:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

29 Sep 2025 at 08:07

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

14 Aug 2025 at 09:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

19 Jun 2025 at 09:25

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) has successfully awarded a Framework Agreement for scaffolding services to Caithness Scaffolding Contractors Limited to support minor projects at the Dounreay Site, located in the region of Caithness, United Kingdom. This agreement is set to commence in April 2026 and will last for a maximum of four years, with potential extensions following performance reviews. The framework is valued at approximately £4M, underlining its significance. The procurement has concluded its award phase and was conducted through an open competitive method, as indicated by the below-threshold details. This reserved procurement focuses on the works category, primarily involving scaffold erection, modification, and dismantling tasks.

This scaffolding services agreement presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses involved in construction and scaffolding works. Organisations capable of providing labour, scaffolding equipment, and specialised workers, especially for controlled or radiologically contaminated areas, will be well-suited to engage in this framework. Additionally, businesses with expertise in health and safety documentation and scaffolding design can leverage their capabilities to compete for call-off contracts through this framework agreement, fostering business expansion and project involvement across the Dounreay site. The agreement, which caters to minor project support, promotes a structured competitive environment, offering engagement for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) with the requisite skills and regional presence. The procurement highlights a strategic approach to sustaining necessary skills within the industry located within Caithness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reserved Procurement - Framework Agreement for Scaffolding Services 2026/30

Notice Description

A Framework Agreement for the provision of Scaffolding Services to support minor projects on the Dounreay Site has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Limited (Dounreay). The duration of the Framework Agreement shall be a maximum of 4 years (2+1+1) from April 2026 to March 2028 with the option to extend for a further 1+1 years following a formal performance review. The estimated value of call-off contracts 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023802-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
13 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nuclear Restoration Services Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Caithness Scaffolding Contractors Limited

Further Information

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