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title: "Mechanical Design Support to D1206"
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# Mechanical Design Support to D1206

Buyer: NRS DOUNREAY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-615e3ce2-af41-4d90-97f6-20e45b937749

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Mechanical Design Support to D1206" project was managed by NRS Dounreay, a reputable organisation located in Thurso, Scotland, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the "Design support services" industry category and was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a selective procurement method. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with notable dates including the contract period starting on 12th March 2025 and ending on 11th March 2026. The contract, valued at £80,000, was awarded to Envision Engineering Design Services Limited following a mini-competition facilitated through the Design Minor Service Framework Agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in mechanical design support services, particularly those with experience in framework agreements and servicing specialised sectors. Although it may not explicitly seek SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with expertise in design support can benefit from engaging in similar projects with NRS Dounreay and alike contracting authorities. The contract awarded to Envision Engineering & Design Ltd exemplifies the potential for growth in this sector, reinforcing the importance of niche specialisation and strategic positioning within framework agreements to secure future opportunities.

## Notice

NRS Dounreay has awarded a Contract for the Mechanical Design Support to D1206 to Envision Engineering Design Services Limited following a Mini Competition through the Design Minor Service Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/402a9f2f-6fed-40ed-889b-742cb8dd6cf5 |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2025 - 11 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,582 |
| 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 | NRS 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 | ENVISION ENGINEERING & DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79933000 - Design support services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/402a9f2f-6fed-40ed-889b-742cb8dd6cf5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/402a9f2f-6fed-40ed-889b-742cb8dd6cf5
  1st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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