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Provision of Canine Support Services with Explosive Search Capacity - Preliminary Market Engagement Presentation

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

18 Mar 2026 at 14:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a buyer classified as a public authority within sub-central government, is overseeing the planning stage of a procurement process for canine support services with explosive search capacity at the Dounreay site in the United Kingdom (UKM61 region). The contract, valued at £420,000 without VAT (gross amount £546,000), aims for a duration of up to four years commencing in September 2026, with an option to extend by two additional years. As part of the tender initiation, a Preliminary Market Engagement Presentation is scheduled online for 31st March 2026 at 11:00, with attendance confirmation required by 12:00 noon on 26th March 2026. Interested parties can register via the Atamis supplier portal using reference C30236.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in guard services, particularly those with expertise in explosive search capabilities. Businesses in compliance with the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 79713000 are ideally positioned to supply these services. Engagements like the market presentation allow potential contractors to understand the scope and requirements, ensuring suitable alignment with business objectives and capabilities. Companies looking to leverage public sector contracts, strengthen their UK presence, or diversify into security services should consider this opportunity to foster business growth and long-term partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Canine Support Services with Explosive Search Capacity - Preliminary Market Engagement Presentation

Notice Description

Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Limited (Dounreay) is seeking to establish a Contract for the Provision of Canine Support Services with explosive search capacity to the Dounreay Site. The duration of the Contract shall be up to a maximum of 4 years (2+1+1) from September 2026 to September 2028 with the option to extend for a further 2 years following mutual agreement by both parties. NRS Limited (Dounreay) invite interested Contractors to an online Preliminary Market Engagement Presentation and Feedback session on 31st March 2026 at 1100 hours. Please respond to this notice through Atamis to confirm attendance by 1200 noon on 26th March 2026. 1. Log in to the supplier portal at: https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome 2. Locate the opportunity using 'Find Opportunities' or use ref C30236 3. Register Interest 4. Access documentation and submit response within 'My Proposals and Quotes'

Planning Information

Online Pre Market Engagement Presentation and Feedback Session to take place on 31st March 2026 at 1100 hours.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066dd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024699-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Sep 2026 - 19 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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