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title: "Dounreay - Assurance of Lifetime Plan"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
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# Dounreay - Assurance of Lifetime Plan

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73bfb3ec-7f7e-43ad-b199-b7d1f1b210cc

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Dounreay - Assurance of Lifetime Plan," located in Scotland. This contract, classified under research and development services, has a total value of £500,000 and is set to run from 16th February 2021 to 15th February 2022. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period concluded on 18th January 2021, shortly before the contract was awarded.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses experienced in project controls, cost estimation, risk management, and decommissioning services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can quickly mobilise resources. Companies capable of providing flexible staffing solutions and engaging in specialised assurance activities will find this contract especially suitable, as the buyer requires adaptability in service delivery to meet changing project demands.

## Notice

he NDA require highly credible and specialist support to perform assurance activities on the Lifetime Plan/Near Term Work Plan currently being compiled by DSRL. Current knowledge of the DSRL scope is highly desirable. LTP Assurance - NDA are looking for project controls, cost estimators, QS, risk managers, planner and decommissioning contractors (~3 FTE) to assist in providing assurance and interrogation to support the NDA's Integrated Assurance process to help satisfy and inform the integrity of the DSRL baseline and its attendant change controls. The contractor should have the ability to mobilise quickly, be flexible and adaptable in the amount of advance notice required to increase or decrease staffing levels as required. All roles will not be required full time therefore flexibility and availability to the roles specified above will be key a consideration. NDA require this work to commence immediately on award of contract. The successful bidders resource will be required to undertake discreet tasks in NDA or its site Licence Company Offices, in accordance with but are not limited to the bulleted list below. For each Task the NDA BFT will agree with the contractor lead, the appropriate skills and resources required, approach and timeline for completion. The outputs will be NDA reports developed in an integrated manner between NDA and the contractor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6e25e60-e0cd-4072-b26a-74d235aa67fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2021 - 15 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MOOR ROW |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA24 3HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Egremont North and St Bees |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FAITHFUL AND GOULD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2021 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6e25e60-e0cd-4072-b26a-74d235aa67fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6e25e60-e0cd-4072-b26a-74d235aa67fb
  17th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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