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title: "Supply of a Heavy Weight Towing Vehicle"
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# Supply of a Heavy Weight Towing Vehicle

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71c0acb1-717d-4029-8f2b-c9d6cda43516

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## Summary

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS Limited) is seeking to procure a heavy weight towing vehicle to support operations at their Dounreay site in Thurso, Caithness. This procurement process falls under the industry category of "Special-purpose motor vehicles" (CPV code 34144000). The tender is currently in the 'tender' stage and employs an open procedure method, inviting eligible suppliers to participate by the deadline of 24 January 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 5 March 2025 and conclude by 31 March 2026. The estimated value of the contract is GBP 250,000.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of specialised vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful bidder will be responsible for delivering a fully functional vehicle meeting the technical specifications provided by NRS Limited, alongside a manufacturer's warranty and a detailed handover pack. Suitable businesses should have expertise in meeting specific operational requirements and capabilities for prompt delivery. The opportunity is well-suited for companies capable of handling complex, high-value contracts within the automotive sector.

## Notice

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS Limited) (Dounreay) requires a heavy weight towing vehicle to support operations across site. NRS Limited's scope of supply includes the following activities in accordance with the content and requirements of the Technical Specification: -The manufacture or sourcing of a vehicle to meet the NRS Limited's functional and operational requirements; -Delivery of the vehicle to NRS Limited's Premises at Dounreay on or before 31 March 2026; -Manufacturer's warranty of the vehicle; -Provision of a Handover Pack; -Removal by the Supplier of the existing vehicle from NRS Limited's Premises.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e359f39f-5b64-4a80-aa66-b3238a49e031 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 08:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e359f39f-5b64-4a80-aa66-b3238a49e031

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e359f39f-5b64-4a80-aa66-b3238a49e031
  12th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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