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Carbon Bed Filter Ground Investigation

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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16 Mar 2026 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Carbon Bed Filter Ground Investigation" project has been completed as of 16 March 2026. Managed by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central public authority headquartered in Warrington, United Kingdom, the process focused on ground investigation work within the works category. The contract aims to support the ongoing characterisation of the Carbon Bed Filter associated with the D2001 active ventilation system at Dounreay. Marking a direct procurement method without competition, the process led to the retained supplier IGNE (T/A Raeburn Drilling and Geotechnical Limited). Commencing on 13 March 2026, with a scheduled conclusion on 30 November 2026, this contract entails a gross contract value of £421,566.

The completion of this contract offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in ground investigation works. Businesses with large operational scales, particularly those equipped with relevant drilling and geotechnical capabilities, would have been well-suited to compete if the procurement method had allowed for competition. The direct award to IGNE underscores the importance of having established relationships and a proven track record in dealing with specialised environmental and geotechnical projects. This contract is a testament to the ongoing commitment of Nuclear Restoration Services Limited to fostering business growth in specialised sectors and regions, like South Lanarkshire, through strategic procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

Carbon Bed Filter Ground Investigation

Notice Description

This Scope of Works outlines the requirements for a Contractor supported intrusive ground investigation to support the ongoing characterisation of the Carbon Bed Filter (CBF) associated with the D2001 active ventilation system at Dounreay.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023275-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£351,305 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

IGNE (T/A RAEBURN DRILLING AND GEOTECHNICAL

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