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title: "Dounreay Scabbler Project Phase 4"
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# Dounreay Scabbler Project Phase 4

Buyer: NRS DOUNREAY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fc6e8ff-34c6-4cb4-b9e4-f19e682acf9f

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## Summary

NRS Dounreay has completed the procurement process for the "Dounreay Scabbler Project Phase 4". This tender falls under the engineering services category and is located in Thurso, Scotland, with the postal code KW14 7TZ. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract officially commencing on 16 October 2023 and concluding on 31 March 2024. The procurement method was a direct award, and the total contract value is GBP 1,028,000. The award was published on 15 August 2024. Alex Wood is the point of contact for NRS Dounreay and can be reached via email at alex.wood@dounreay.com or by telephone at 01847802569. The contractor selected for this project is Barrnon Ltd, based in Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services, particularly those experienced in decommissioning activities. Firms with robust design and manufacturing capabilities for specialised equipment like a scabbler would be well-suited for such projects. While the procurement method was a direct award, future similar projects may provide competitive opportunities for other businesses to enter this sector. Companies looking to establish or expand their operations in the engineering services industry within the UK, especially in Scotland, would find such contracts pivotal for business growth.

## Notice

NRS has awarded a contract on a direct award basis for a Contractor to undertake the Design and Manufacture of a Scabbler to support decommissioning activities (Phase 4).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb0d457c-b80c-483d-b357-e9b68976e9fd |
| 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 | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,028,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,028,000 |
| 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 | NRS 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 | BARRNON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2024 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb0d457c-b80c-483d-b357-e9b68976e9fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb0d457c-b80c-483d-b357-e9b68976e9fd
  15th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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