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title: "Particle Research - Behaviour & Transport of Industrial Particles in Sand Bed"
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# Particle Research - Behaviour & Transport of Industrial Particles in Sand Bed

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15a8fca5-08e3-4472-8438-2909d4b8be01

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## Summary

A contract titled "Particle Research - Behaviour & Transport of Industrial Particles in Sand Bed" has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) as part of a collaboration with the University of Aberdeen and the Net Zero Technology Centre. The contract, focusing on research services, particularly the behaviour and transport of industrial particles in sand beds mobilised by waves, falls under the industry category of research services (CPV 73110000). The procurement stage is in the award phase, having been completed on 12th June 2023, with a contract period starting from that date until 11th July 2025. Key locations for this project include Thurso, KW14 7TZ, in Scotland, United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is £137,649.5.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for research institutions and companies specialising in environmental impact studies, particle technology, and related fields. Collaboration with prominent entities like the University of Aberdeen and the Net Zero Technology Centre highlights the project's high-profile nature and potential for visibility and innovation in the research sector. Businesses with strong capabilities in industrial particle analysis, wave dynamics research, and environmental restoration would be well-suited to engage with these types of projects in the future, expanding their portfolio and building strategic partnerships.

## Notice

A direct award contract has been awarded by NRS Limited (Dounreay) as part of a Collaboration Agreement with The University of Aberdeen and the Net Zero Technology Centre for the Particle Research - Behaviour & Transport of Industrial Particles in Sand Bed Mobilised by Waves.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a49a0bdd-0678-4d96-85ec-b1701ec7974c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2023 - 11 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £137,649 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £137,649 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a49a0bdd-0678-4d96-85ec-b1701ec7974c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a49a0bdd-0678-4d96-85ec-b1701ec7974c
  1st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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