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title: "D1206 Breathing Air Containerised System"
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buyer: "NRS DOUNREAY"
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# D1206 Breathing Air Containerised System

Buyer: NRS DOUNREAY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27738d66-6d7d-448d-bd40-77c0f182da69

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## Summary

In this completed procurement process, NRS Dounreay, located in Thurso, Scotland, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract to FactAir Limited for the provision of breathing air equipment, specifically a Breathing Air Containerised System. Classified under the CPV code for breathing apparatus, the tender falls within the goods procurement category. Utilising a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold, the contract commenced on 7 November 2024, with a completion date set for 31 October 2025. This award stage of the procurement was documented on 1 July 2025, with a contract value of £38,334.12.

This tender has facilitated business growth for FactAir Limited by providing a specialised supply opportunity in the field of breathing apparatus. The procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in safety and containment systems, particularly those capable of executing supply within the specified contract period. While the direct method and the specific nature of this tender suggest limited competition, businesses in allied sectors may consider exploring similar opportunities with public sector organisations like NRS Dounreay, which are actively engaging in specialised procurements.

## Notice

NRS Dounreay have awarded a Contract to FactAir Limited for the Provision of Breathing Air Equipment for D1206.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7bca431-f456-4dab-8672-2666197d5f6a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,334 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,334 |
| 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 | FACTAIR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44611200 - Breathing apparatus

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7bca431-f456-4dab-8672-2666197d5f6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7bca431-f456-4dab-8672-2666197d5f6a
  1st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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