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title: "Automated Access Control Systems (AACS) Cisco Switches for the Dounreay site"
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# Automated Access Control Systems (AACS) Cisco Switches for the Dounreay site

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e3d95ee-4f28-4610-aa4d-d170697f5994

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## Summary

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) at Dounreay has completed the procurement process for the supply of Automated Access Control Systems (AACS) Cisco Switches, under the NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) Digital Solutions Framework. The procurement, categorised under 'Computer back-up services,' 'Mainframe hardware,' and 'Surveillance and security systems and devices,' was executed via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is 'Award,' with key dates including the contract start on 6th March 2025 and end on 3rd April 2026. The contract has a total value of £331,311.4 and is set to be implemented at the Dounreay site in Scotland.

This tender represents a valuable business opportunity, particularly for firms specialising in computer hardware and security systems, though it may not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs. It provides substantial growth prospects for large companies capable of supplying high-quality mainframe hardware and implementing security systems efficiently. The awarded supplier, SOFTCAT PLC, exemplifies the calibre of businesses suited to such contracts, underlining the importance of being equipped with robust digital solutions expertise.

## Notice

A Call-off Contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Limited as a result of a Direct Award through the National Health Service (NHS) Shared Business Services (SBS) Digital Solutions Framework for the supply of Automated Access Control Systems (AACS) Cisco Switches for the Dounreay site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/270b4e19-7f50-4530-ad19-b0af3b4982ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2025 - 3 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £331,311 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £331,311 |
| 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 | DOUNREAY, BY 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30211200 - Mainframe hardware
- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices
- 72910000 - Computer back-up services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2025 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/270b4e19-7f50-4530-ad19-b0af3b4982ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/270b4e19-7f50-4530-ad19-b0af3b4982ca
  17th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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