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title: "Home to Work Transport Service for the Dounreay Site"
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# Home to Work Transport Service for the Dounreay Site

Buyer: SELLAFIELD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-645ce8b1-d41f-42f0-aafd-c0b6cdff57ef

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## Summary

Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) is initiating a tender for the "Home to Work Transport Service for the Dounreay Site," which will serve approximately 180 people across six routes in Caithness and North Sutherland. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the tender expected to launch in June 2022. The contract is projected to last for up to five years, commencing in December 2022, and carries an estimated value of £5 million. A pre-engagement event is scheduled for 6th May 2022, inviting views from the supply chain, and the deadline to confirm attendance is 4pm on 5th May 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for transport service providers, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have the capacity to deliver tailored transport solutions. Businesses that can efficiently manage logistics and transport operations, particularly those familiar with the unique challenges of rural routes, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With DSRL’s emphasis on engaging the supply chain early, potential bidders can gain valuable insights and align their proposals to meet the specific needs of the Dounreay site operations.

## Notice

Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) is seeking to launch a procurement for the provision of a Home to Work Travel Service for approximately 180 people. The duration of the Contract will be a maximum of 5 years (3+1+1) and is scheduled to commence in December 2022. The estimated value of the Contract over its lifetime is PS5M. The Procurement is scheduled to be launched in June 2022. A pre-engagement event will be held (virtually), to invite the supply chain's views on the procurement. Event details are as follows: Date: Friday 6th May 2022 Venue: Online Via MS Teams Time: 10am for approximately one hour Please note that the deadline for confirmation of attendance is 4pm on Thursday 5th May 2022. Additional information: DSRL is seeking to launch a procurement for the provision of a Home to Work Travel Service for approximately 180 people, with six routes throughout Caithness and North Sutherland. The duration of the Contract will be a maximum of 5 years (3+1+1) and is scheduled to commence in December 2022. The estimated value of the Contract over its lifetime is PS5M. The Procurement is scheduled to be launched in June 2022 Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) is the site licence company responsible for the clean-up and demolition of Britain's former centre of fast reactor research and development. DSRL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). It is funded by the NDA to deliver the site closure programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/917f1744-2e86-4a2c-a8a5-893f456f9895 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jun 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SELLAFIELD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2022 at 06:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/917f1744-2e86-4a2c-a8a5-893f456f9895

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/917f1744-2e86-4a2c-a8a5-893f456f9895
  8th April 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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