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Detail Design of Drum Transfer Container adaptor frame

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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19 Aug 2025 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Detail Design of Drum Transfer Container adaptor frame" was initiated by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom. This contract, concerning the industry category of design support services, was awarded on 19 August 2025 and spans from 12 August to 20 October 2025. The procurement was conducted without competition, using a direct method as it was below the threshold, and is currently in the award stage. The contract is valued at £31,608.31, with a gross amount of £37,929.97.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in design support services, particularly those experienced in manufacturing or engineering projects. Companies like M5Tec Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Newton Aycliffe, were well-suited to secure this contract due to their capability to deliver detailed design work for specialised equipment. The procurement’s focus on tailor-made design solutions offers fertile ground for growth to SMEs looking to establish or expand their expertise in providing bespoke engineering services for the public sector, especially those with a focus on secure transport equipment solutions.

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Notice Title

Detail Design of Drum Transfer Container adaptor frame

Notice Description

Detail design of an adaptor frame to secure the Drum Transfer Container (DTC) onto the Seacom Trailer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049823-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,608 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 20 Oct 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
Janet Brooke
Contact Email
janet.brooke@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
01847802663

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

M5TEC

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