Award

Hire of Rubber Duck, Hydraulic Breaker Attachment & Operator

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

10 Jul 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, operating under the sub-central government authority in Warrington, has awarded a direct contract for the "Hire of Rubber Duck, Hydraulic Breaker Attachment & Operator". The contract, classified under the industry category of civil engineering machinery hire, is located in Warrington, UK. This procurement process, initiated as a direct award without competition and completed on 3rd July 2025, spans from 7th July 2025 to 12th September 2025, with a gross contract value of £72,000.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses supplying construction and civil engineering machinery with operators. SMEs with capabilities in equipment hire and management, such as John Gunn & Sons Limited who secured this contract, are well-suited to engage in this market segment. The procurement encourages entry for similar firms seeking involvement in government contracts without the need for extensive tender competitions.

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Notice Title

Hire of Rubber Duck, Hydraulic Breaker Attachment & Operator

Notice Description

A direct award contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) for the Hire of Rubber Duck, Hydraulic Breaker Attachment & Operator.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039049-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Kelsey Bain
Contact Email
kelsey.bain@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
01847803527

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN GUNN & SONS

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