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Replacement of Pond Vent Extract - Supply Only

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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14 Nov 2025 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, located in Warrington, as the buying organisation for the "Replacement of Pond Vent Extract - Supply Only" project. This project falls under the goods industry category and is specifically related to cooling and ventilation equipment. The contract pertains to the Dounreay Fast Reactor in the UK, and the procurement method used was a limited competition, below threshold process. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract being signed on 11th November 2025 and effective from 12th November 2025 to 4th February 2026, with a potential extension until 10th November 2026. The gross value of this contract amounts to £38,214.86.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing or supply of ventilation and extraction equipment to grow their presence in public-sector contracts. Companies like Gow's Lybster Ltd, the awarded supplier, which is a small to medium-sized enterprise, demonstrate that SMEs can successfully compete in such tenders. Businesses offering specialised goods such as extraction ventilators and cooling equipment would be ideal candidates for similar future opportunities. The completed procurement highlights the importance of closely monitoring public tenders, especially those within specific sub-central governmental needs, for strategic business growth.

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Notice Title

Replacement of Pond Vent Extract - Supply Only

Notice Description

Dounreay Fast Reactor Replacement of Pond Vent Extract - Supply Only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e19c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074037-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

39563530 - Ventilation ducting

39714110 - Extraction ventilators

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,845 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2025 - 4 Feb 2026 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
Kate Thomson
Contact Email
kate.thomson@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
01847802490

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

GOW'S LYBSTER

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