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title: "Overhead Container Crane for an Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) Unshielded Store Extension to the Dounreay Cementation Plant (DCP)"
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# Overhead Container Crane for an Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) Unshielded Store Extension to the Dounreay Cementation Plant (DCP)

Buyer: DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a2cf5f7-1bcd-4107-a193-f209321e92a4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Dounreay Site Restoration Limited, which is located in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland. The tender, titled "Overhead Container Crane for an Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) Unshielded Store Extension to the Dounreay Cementation Plant (DCP)," is classified under the goods category, specifically regarding cranes. This contract is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 21st September 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the engineering, manufacturing, and construction sectors, particularly those specialising in crane design and manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as Dounreay Site Restoration Limited is open to collaborating with smaller firms that can demonstrate capability in the scope of work, which includes design, fabrication, and installation services. Companies with relevant experience in handling industrial equipment and compliance with safety standards will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) require to award a contract for the design, procurement, manufacture, testing, installation and commissioning of an Overhead Container Handling Crane for the unshielded waste store extension to the Dounreay Cementation Plant (DCP). The scope of works comprises of the following activities: Scheme and Detail Designs which includes interactions with the Design Consultant appointed for the Build Phase; Procurement of components and systems; Manufacture of the crane; Fabrication, Assembly & Testing of the crane; Delivery of the crane to the Dounreay Site; Liaison with the Build Contractor for the Build Phase for the installation of the crane (i.e. rail survey, lifting of the crane into position, electrical interconnections); Liaison with the Build Contractor for the Build Phase for the commissioning including provision of handover pack, training of operatives, provision of operational spares.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/259556e9-df06-4220-a80e-9a771fdf17e0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED |
| Locality | THURSO, CAITHNESS |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42414100 - Cranes
- 42414200 - Overhead travelling cranes

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2018 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/259556e9-df06-4220-a80e-9a771fdf17e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/259556e9-df06-4220-a80e-9a771fdf17e0
  5th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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