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title: "Thorium Nitrate Drying Concept Design"
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# Thorium Nitrate Drying Concept Design

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16adeee0-7848-4bea-bc11-e3150ac56298

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## Summary

A contract for the "Thorium Nitrate Drying Concept Design" has been awarded by Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) via a direct procurement method. This project falls within the engineering services industry category, specifically focusing on engineering design services. The contract was awarded on 18 February 2021, and the related contract period commenced on 19 February 2021 and concluded on 19 April 2021. The work is located at the Dounreay site in Thurso, Scotland, with a total contract value of £40,068.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering design and industrial process solutions, particularly those that can manage similar projects requiring concept design expertise. Companies that focus on plant engineering design and possess experience in handling specialised residues, such as Thorium Nitrate, will be well-suited to compete in future procurements of this nature. The market for engineering services remains robust, and successful adaptation to ongoing projects at Dounreay could enhance opportunities in the nuclear decommissioning sector.

## Notice

A sole source contract has been awarded by Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) for a concept design for processing Thorium Nitrate residue.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75974c4e-b4e7-4e2e-a997-cb73f44dc9ac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2021 - 19 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,068 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,068 |
| 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 | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NSG ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71323000 - Engineering-design services for industrial process and production
- 71323200 - Plant engineering design services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2021 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75974c4e-b4e7-4e2e-a997-cb73f44dc9ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75974c4e-b4e7-4e2e-a997-cb73f44dc9ac
  22nd July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

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