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title: "Waste Characterisation Support"
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buyer: "DOUNREAY, A DIVISION OF MAGNOX LIMITED"
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# Waste Characterisation Support

Buyer: DOUNREAY, A DIVISION OF MAGNOX LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-338a9047-05b8-4779-ba7c-22b8f43f049d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Waste Characterisation Support" was conducted by Dounreay, a division of Magnox Limited, in Scotland, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the industry category of Decommissioning services and follows a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 22nd September 2023, with a contract period starting on 27th November 2023 and ending on 26th November 2025.

This tender for waste characterisation support by Dounreay offers opportunities for businesses specialising in technical and professional support services, particularly in the field of decommissioning services. Companies with experience in selective procurement methods and framework agreements are well-suited to compete for this contract. The award was granted to Cavendish Nuclear, signalling growth potential for similar businesses aiming to expand their service offerings and establish partnerships within the industry.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded by Dounreay, a division of Magnox Limited as a result of a mini-competition through the technical and professional support services Framework, for waste characterisation support. The OJEU/FTS Contract Award Notice for the technical and professional support services framework is 2023/S 000-027273.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf9abfaf-0454-4c96-81d6-4e1db0030c25 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2023 - 26 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £520,151 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £520,151 |
| 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 | DOUNREAY, A DIVISION OF MAGNOX LIMITED |
| 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 | CAVENDISH NUCLEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98391000 - Decommissioning services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2023 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf9abfaf-0454-4c96-81d6-4e1db0030c25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf9abfaf-0454-4c96-81d6-4e1db0030c25
  14th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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