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title: "Provision of Lifting Services"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)"
published: "2024-08-30"
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# Provision of Lifting Services

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69e0d754-3496-4a97-94e4-f2b1a2ecfb5a

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## Summary

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) is in the planning stage of procuring a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Lifting Services, aiming to support decommissioning activities at the Dounreay Site in Scotland. The procurement process, initiated in late August 2024, includes a virtual pre-engagement event on September 18th, 2024, via MS Teams, with a confirmation deadline on September 16th, 2024. The tender, scheduled to be fully launched by the end of September 2024, involves significant key dates, including the project's start in April 2025. This framework will span up to four years and has an estimated total value of £850,000.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in lifting, handling, loading, or unloading machinery, particularly those categorised as SMEs. Given the project's scale and the extended duration, companies capable of providing comprehensive lifting services will find a lucrative market in supporting nuclear decommissioning activities. Businesses that can deliver innovative, reliable, and cost-efficient lifting solutions are well-suited to secure this contract and foster long-term growth by aligning with the strategic goals of Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay).

## Notice

Nuclear Restoration Services (Dounreay) are seeking to commence a procurement activity that will result in the award of a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Lifting Services to support decommissioning activities on the Dounreay Site. The Framework Agreement will be awarded to one Contractor. The duration of the Contract will be a maximum of 4 years (2+1+1) and is scheduled to commence in April 2025. The estimated value of the Contract over its lifetime is PS850K. The Procurement is scheduled to be launched by the end of September 2024. A pre-engagement event will be held (virtually) to allow Nuclear Restoration Services (Dounreay) to provide further information on the procurement and to invite the supply chain's views on the proposed procurement. Event details are as follows: Date: Wednesday 18th September 2024 Venue: MS Teams Time: 10am - 11am If you wish to attend the event, please email hannah.budge@dounreay.com to confirm your attendance. A calendar invite will be issued closer to the event. Please note that the deadline for confirmation of attendance is 4pm on Monday 16th September 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a00e2ba9-6cfe-43cf-be31-a7ebf50874bb |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery
- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2024 at 10:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a00e2ba9-6cfe-43cf-be31-a7ebf50874bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a00e2ba9-6cfe-43cf-be31-a7ebf50874bb
  30th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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