Award

Maintenance and Repair of Laboratory Equipment on the Dounreay Site

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

22 Dec 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Maintenance and Repair of Laboratory Equipment on the Dounreay Site" has been concluded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, located in Warrington, United Kingdom. This procurement, categorised under miscellaneous repair and maintenance services, used a direct award method, which did not involve competitive tendering due to it being below threshold. The relevant contract, identified as C28685, was signed on 22nd December 2025 and will commence on 1st January 2026, concluding on 30th September 2026. This award takes place in the Dounreay site, geographically located in the UKM61 region.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance and repair, particularly those able to provide specialised services in the nuclear sector. Large-scale suppliers, such as Isocount Laboratory Services, who have already successfully bid for this contract, exemplify the type of business well-suited for such engagements. Firms with expertise in delivering high-quality maintenance services in high-stakes environments can find avenues for growth, particularly if they can perform efficiently under direct contract arrangements without requiring competitive bidding processes.

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Notice Title

Maintenance and Repair of Laboratory Equipment on the Dounreay Site

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Limited (Dounreay) following a direct award - below threshold for the Maintenance and Repair of Laboratory Equipment on the Dounreay Site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fba1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085434-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,220 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 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
Immi Smith
Contact Email
immi.smith@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ISOCOUNT LABORATORY SERVICES

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