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title: "Characterisation of DNA Cyclone Dust Samples"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES"
published: "2025-05-02"
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# Characterisation of DNA Cyclone Dust Samples

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-438ea19b-044e-45e6-b36a-253cf318a789

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## Summary

Nuclear Restoration Services, located at Dungeness Power Station in Romney Marsh, Kent, has completed a procurement process for "Characterisation of DNA Cyclone Dust Samples" in the Laboratory Services industry category (CPV 71900000). The selective procurement, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded with an award to the National Nuclear Laboratory. The contract, valued at £130,885, commenced on 2nd April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026. This procurement is tagged with the award stage, reflecting the status as of 2nd May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory services sector, particularly those with advanced capabilities in DNA characterisation and analysis. Although this tender was not specifically suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises, similar future opportunities could offer avenues for larger enterprises with the requisite expertise to collaborate with major organisations like Nuclear Restoration Services. Businesses with a strategic focus on nuclear-related laboratory services may find potential growth avenues in participating in subsequent, related tenders issued by such organisations.

## Notice

Characterisation of DNA Cyclone Dust Samples

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67e0b6ed-0b69-474b-b314-20ba45f35173 |
| 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 | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,885 |
| 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 | NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES |
| Locality | ROMNEY MARSH, KENT |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN29 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Walland & Denge Marsh |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67e0b6ed-0b69-474b-b314-20ba45f35173

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67e0b6ed-0b69-474b-b314-20ba45f35173
  2nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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