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title: "Further trials and modifications on the Silo Retrieval System"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)"
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# Further trials and modifications on the Silo Retrieval System

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-640723bd-87c1-435e-88b7-df66b9d02cd2

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## Summary

The procurement process for further trials and modifications on the Silo Retrieval System has been completed with a direct award to Penny Engineering Ltd. The buying organisation, Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay), is located in Thurso, Scotland, United Kingdom. The industry category for this tender falls under research and development consultancy services. The total contract value is £53,814. The procurement method used was a single tender action, below the threshold, and the contract period spanned from 17th February 2025 to 24th April 2025. Key dates include the award date on 21st March 2025, with the contract completed by the end of April 2025.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses in the field of research and development consultancy, particularly those specialising in engineering systems trials and modifications. The procurement was awarded through direct negotiation, making it suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This offers a unique chance for smaller firms to engage with the public sector, particularly those with expertise in similar technical and engineering projects. Businesses keen on exploring collaborations in the nuclear restoration sector might find such opportunities beneficial for networking and enhancing their portfolio in specialised and niche market areas.

## Notice

A direct award contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay to carry out further trials and modifications on the Silo Retrieval System including tests with simulant waste.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c113097-f0d6-4904-8fd0-e8f61228dd25 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 24 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,814 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,814 |
| 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 | PENNY ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c113097-f0d6-4904-8fd0-e8f61228dd25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c113097-f0d6-4904-8fd0-e8f61228dd25
  30th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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