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title: "Provision of Specialist Crane Services for Dounreay"
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buyer: "DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED"
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# Provision of Specialist Crane Services for Dounreay

Buyer: DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ba4e9fa-8fb1-4119-a107-992abe36d4c4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Dounreay Site Restoration Limited, which is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Specialist Crane Services" at their facility located in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland. This open procedure contract is currently in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 4th March 2019. The contract is planned to commence on 1st April 2019 and will run until 31st March 2020. The overall contract value is estimated between £750,000 and £850,000, focusing on crane services classified under the CPV code 42414100 for cranes and 45510000 for the hire of cranes with operators.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in crane services and operating within the construction or engineering sectors. Companies that can provide various types of cranes, supporting documentation, and personnel with the requisite security clearances are well positioned to compete. The project may particularly benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector, further enhancing their capabilities in high-value contracts.

## Notice

There is a requirement for Specialist Crane Services at Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd situated in the north of Scotland. The Contract is scheduled to commence in April 2019 and will be completed by March 2020. The scope of the services will require the Contractor to provide sufficient resources and plant to cover the following activities: *Supply of various cranes (500T, 350T, 220T, 130T, 100T and 45T) and personnel on a contract lift basis as required at Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd. *Provision of all necessary supporting documentation (E.g. Lift Plans, risk assessments and method statements) *Provision of lifting accessories and any additional equipment such as spreader mats or crane power packs The Contractor's personnel involved in providing the service will require the appropriate level of security clearance, up to and including SC clearance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5176441f-7b6b-467b-a93c-9cc73c08e3ad |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| 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 | DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED |
| Locality | THURSO, CAITHNESS |
| 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
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 42414100 - Cranes
- 45510000 - Hire of cranes with operator

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2019 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5176441f-7b6b-467b-a93c-9cc73c08e3ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5176441f-7b6b-467b-a93c-9cc73c08e3ad
  17th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=11424&B=DSRL
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/9689
  User / Company

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