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title: "Supply of 2 x new Tipper / Gritter Lorries"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)"
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# Supply of 2 x new Tipper / Gritter Lorries

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c58cc14-3715-4182-b3a3-4cf6f0801fe9

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## Summary

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has completed the procurement process for the supply of two new tipper/gritter lorries, awarding the contract to Econ Engineering Ltd. This process, conducted under the open procedure in accordance with Regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, falls under the goods category and spans the delivery of vehicles classified under CPV 34134200 (tipper trucks) and CPV 34144440 (gritter vehicles). The contract, valued at £451,358 (excluding trade-in value of £28,000 for older vehicles), will see delivery to the Dounreay site in Scotland, with the contract period from 25 March 2025 to 25 December 2025. Key procurement milestones included a tender end date on 7 November 2024.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of specialised commercial vehicles, particularly those capable of catering to specific requirements such as dual-function tipper and gritter trucks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this procurement particularly beneficial due to the explicit suitability for such companies, providing a significant contract value and the potential establishment of long-term business relationships with key public sector clients like Nuclear Restoration Services Limited. Businesses focusing on innovations in vehicle functionality and efficiency might gain a competitive edge in future tenders.

## Notice

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has awarded a Contract as a result of a competitive procedure conducted in accordance with Regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Contract is awarded with an initial value of PS451,358.00. (Please note the contract award value does not include the trade in value of PS28,000.00 for 2no. Tipper/Gritter Trucks)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a98fb3d-15a9-4ccf-add6-78aeb4e45e72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2025 - 25 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £451,358 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £451,358 |
| 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 | BY 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 | ECON ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34134200 - Tipper trucks
- 34144440 - Gritter vehicles

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 18:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a98fb3d-15a9-4ccf-add6-78aeb4e45e72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a98fb3d-15a9-4ccf-add6-78aeb4e45e72
  3rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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