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title: "Construction of Intermediate Floor Slab on top of half-height ISO containers"
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# Construction of Intermediate Floor Slab on top of half-height ISO containers

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a1cfb42-6263-40bb-b8fd-5cd57270400f

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the construction of an intermediate floor slab on top of half-height ISO containers has been completed by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay). This contract falls under the civil engineering works category and is located in Thurso, Scotland, United Kingdom, with the postal code KW14 7TZ. The award was made on the 23rd of July 2025, following a tender period that concluded on the 27th of June 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £297,256.98, was assigned through a direct award procurement method, with the procurement process presently at the award stage.

This tender creates potential opportunities for businesses within the construction and civil engineering sectors to engage with future projects similar to this one. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this prospect particularly appealing given the suitability criteria associated with the tender. Companies with expertise in specialised construction, particularly those with experience working on nuclear sites or with container-based structures, would be well-positioned to compete effectively in such procurement opportunities. The awarded supplier for this project was John Gunn & Sons Ltd, which suggests that established firms with local knowledge and expertise in similar works are well-suited to succeed in this type of contract.

## Notice

A direct award contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) for the Construction of Intermediate Floor Slab on top of half-height ISO containers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe5f92f-9350-4a80-a337-60a63257467e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £297,256 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £297,256 |
| 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 | JOHN GUNN & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 08:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe5f92f-9350-4a80-a337-60a63257467e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe5f92f-9350-4a80-a337-60a63257467e
  14th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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