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title: "DFR Breeder Project - Senior Design Engineer Support"
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# DFR Breeder Project - Senior Design Engineer Support

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2681e8de-b815-428d-84c1-781dbc4e2c66

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## Summary

The DFR Breeder Project, managed by Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL), has recently awarded a contract for senior design engineer support following a mini-competition. This procurement falls under the engineering services category, with a total contract value of £429,000. The awarded contract commenced on 1st October 2021 and will continue until 31st October 2023. Located at Thurso, Scotland, the procurement process has been marked complete, with the award being published on 23rd September 2021.

This opportunity could lead to significant business growth for firms specialising in engineering services, particularly those focusing on design and technical support within the nuclear sector. Companies with expertise in similar engineering projects and a proven history of providing design solutions would be well-suited to engage in such tenders. The project offers a substantial contract value and ongoing work, making it an attractive prospect for large-scale engineering firms seeking to expand their portfolio in the decommissioning and nuclear industries.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded by Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL), as a result of a mini-competition, for senior design engineer support for the Dounreay Fast Reactor (DFR) Breeder Project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/624ab3f5-982b-4b1e-860c-04dc904519d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £429,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £323,000 |
| 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 | 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 | CONTEC DESIGN SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2021 at 07:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/624ab3f5-982b-4b1e-860c-04dc904519d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/624ab3f5-982b-4b1e-860c-04dc904519d8
  23rd September 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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