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title: "Lot 1 Mechanical - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Design Services (Minor)"
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# Lot 1 Mechanical - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Design Services (Minor)

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70bfb620-a941-419d-aa7a-68afb29d491d

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## Summary

The public procurement process is being conducted by the CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance, focusing on the award of a Framework Agreement for minor multidisciplinary design services, specifically under Lot 1 for Mechanical Design Services. This procurement falls within the engineering services industry, and the contract will be executed at the Dounreay site in Thurso, Caithness. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract period set to run from 17 May 2021 to 16 May 2025. The total anticipated value for package orders through this framework is £3 million, with deadlines for bid submissions having closed on 29 January 2021. The procurement method employed is a selective restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical design services, particularly those offering multidisciplinary engineering capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this framework attractive, allowing them to compete for package orders valued up to £35,000 through direct awards, and engage in competitive bidding for larger contracts up to £100,000. Firms with expertise in Computer Aided Design (CAD), engineering documentation, and health and safety compliance will be well-suited to benefit from this tender, enhancing their potential for growth in a competitive sector.

## Notice

Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) (the Employer) is awarding Framework Agreements to provide minor multi-disciplinary design services utilising the following lotting strategy: * Lot 1 - Mechanical Design Services, * Lot 2 - Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Design Services, * Lot 3 - Civils, Structural & Architectural (CS&A) Design Services. Framework Agreements will be awarded to a maximum of three Consultants on each Lot, for a duration of up to 4 years (2+1+1). The Framework Agreements are to initially run from May 2021 to May 2023 with the option to extend for a further 1+1 years. The anticipated value of Package Orders that may be awarded through the Framework Agreement over the four year duration is PS3M. Package Orders awarded through the Framework Agreements will be required to seek competition for all Package Orders above PS35k - there will be the provision for the direct award of Package Orders up to PS35k in value. The maximum value of a Package Order will be PS100k. The scope of works comprises: * Preparation of design and engineering work packs; provision of design and draughting services using Computer Aided Design (CAD) packages; preparation of engineering documentation, including Bills of Materials (BoM's) adhering to relevant DSRL procedures; * Designer's risk assessment in accordance with relevant legislation; information for health and safety files, essential health and safety requirements, and CE marking; * Provision of independent engineering assessments; * Retrieval of design, engineering and technical information; including surveys of plant, facilities and services; provision of data acquisition and measuring devices; * Provision of quality printing and duplication facilities (Including A0 size drawings); provision of electronic data submission and transfer systems (Including compatibility of software systems); and * Provision of suitably qualified and experienced drafting and engineering personnel

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbf8d012-f2ab-491c-8ad0-095464af09ec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2021 - 16 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS; ENVISION ENGINEERING & DESIGN; M5TEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 71336000 - Engineering support services

## Release History

- 24 May 2021 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbf8d012-f2ab-491c-8ad0-095464af09ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbf8d012-f2ab-491c-8ad0-095464af09ec
  24th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=13192&B=SELLAFIELD
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

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