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title: "P2 - Provision of technical author support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d9de4dc-9bb0-4f78-99c3-e8b5fd1f7352"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)"
published: "2025-06-23"
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# P2 - Provision of technical author support

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d9de4dc-9bb0-4f78-99c3-e8b5fd1f7352

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "P2 - Provision of technical author support" has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, classified under engineering services (CPV code 71300000), will be executed in Thurso, Scotland, United Kingdom. The awarded contract has a value of £76,788.13 GBP and will span from 23 June 2025 to 23 December 2025. The procurement method used was a direct award within the Technical and Professional Support Service Framework, highlighting efficient procurement management by the buyer, NRS Dounreay.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth within the engineering services industry, specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses with expertise in technical author support are particularly well-positioned to compete in such frameworks. The awarded contract underscores the demand for highly professional and technical services, providing an avenue for businesses to strengthen their capabilities within the sector. The involvement of Atkins Limited as the supplier demonstrates the tender’s suitability for established businesses with significant expertise and resources in engineering services.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay as a result of a direct award through the Technical and Professional Support Service Framework, for the provision of Technical Author Support. The OJEU/FTS Contract Award Notice for the Technical and Professional Support Service Framework, is 2023-910162.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b1562a4-c002-4e01-94e2-ab8a5a326363 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2025 - 23 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,788 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,788 |
| 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 LIMITED (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 | ATKINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2025 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b1562a4-c002-4e01-94e2-ab8a5a326363

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b1562a4-c002-4e01-94e2-ab8a5a326363
  23rd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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