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title: "Provision of a Drum Handling System"
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# Provision of a Drum Handling System

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bdf2067-efe4-4b16-b0f6-357a263e4b65

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## Summary

Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) has awarded a contract for the provision of a Drum Handling System through a mini-competition under the decommissioning services framework. This formal procurement process, which falls under the works category, has been completed with an award value of approximately £21.4 million. The contract period commenced on 13 September 2021 and is set to conclude on 17 December 2026. The service will be delivered in Scotland, specifically in Thurso, with the tender process having closed on 29 January 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the nuclear decommissioning sector and related engineering services. Companies specialising in large-scale engineering projects and holding expertise in decommissioning methodologies would be particularly well-suited to engage in future procurement opportunities within this framework. The successful supplier, Cavendish Nuclear Limited, showcases the competitive landscape, creating further avenues for growth in public contracts for capable firms.

## Notice

Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) has awarded a call-off contract as a result of a mini competition through the decommissioning services framework for the Drum Handling System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37f346aa-08e4-4a98-9d75-2cf42d4ccec7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2021 - 17 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,918,619 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,409,236 |
| 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 | 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

- 12 Oct 2021 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37f346aa-08e4-4a98-9d75-2cf42d4ccec7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37f346aa-08e4-4a98-9d75-2cf42d4ccec7
  12th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=12828&B=SELLAFIELD
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

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