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title: "Provision of Characterisation Support"
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# Provision of Characterisation Support

Buyer: NRS DOUNREAY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73ce39fd-20e7-463e-8ffd-5594f2bf0220

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## Summary

NRS Dounreay has completed the procurement process for the Provision of Characterisation Support, awarding a contract to Cyclife UK Limited. This award falls under the technical analysis or consultancy services category, specifically within the services industry. The procurement, initiated by NRS Dounreay, covers various locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award stage was finalised on 2nd July 2025, with the contract set to commence on 14th October 2025 and conclude on 15th October 2025. The tender had a procurement method described as 'Other' and was valued at £50,105.25.

This tender presents growth opportunities for companies involved in technical consultancy, especially those experienced in characterisation support. Businesses capable of handling UK-wide and international projects would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Although the contract did not explicitly prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, larger and more established consultancy firms specialising in detailed technical analysis service could find significant benefits in competing for similar tenders in the future. The procurement was handled by NRS Dounreay, located in Thurso, with Cyclife UK acting as the primary supplier for this contract.

## Notice

NRS Dounreay have awarded a Direct Award Contract to Cyclife UK Limited to undertake Characterisation Support to the FCA Programme at Dounreay

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d21046a-795e-4c1b-8440-2298d9d98ec2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2025 - 15 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,105 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,105 |
| 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 | NRS 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CYCLIFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2025 at 08:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d21046a-795e-4c1b-8440-2298d9d98ec2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d21046a-795e-4c1b-8440-2298d9d98ec2
  2nd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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