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title: "NRS Limited Dounreay Make versus Buy Assessment"
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# NRS Limited Dounreay Make versus Buy Assessment

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06fcdafd-e989-4d05-8696-5b8a6c6c6d0d

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## Summary

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has completed a procurement process through a mini-competition within the Technical and Professional Support Services framework. The contract, titled "NRS Limited Dounreay Make versus Buy Assessment," involves technical analysis or consultancy services, classified under the CPV code 71621000. The contract is located in Thurso, Scotland, United Kingdom, and the award stage is tagged as "award," with the process having been completed as of 6th October 2025. The contract, which runs from 6th October 2025 to 31st January 2026, was awarded to DBD Limited on 2nd October 2025, with an award value of £96,113.26. The selection process was conducted using the selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy and analysis services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to participate, making it an excellent prospect for entities within that demographic. Given the technical nature of the work, businesses with experience in technical assessments, particularly those familiar with the nuclear or restoration sectors, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, facilitating growth and development in these areas. The ongoing contractual work assures that businesses engaged will have a strong foothold and reference in government-related technical services.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) as a result of a mini-competition through the Technical and Professional Support Services framework, for the NRS Limited (Dounreay) Make versus Buy Assessment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f9650c8-33ea-48aa-a1d3-24506e0e8a6f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,373 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,113 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY) |
| Locality | THURSO |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW14 7TZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Thurso and Northwest Caithness |
| Westminster constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DBD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2025 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f9650c8-33ea-48aa-a1d3-24506e0e8a6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f9650c8-33ea-48aa-a1d3-24506e0e8a6f
  6th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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