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title: "Provision of Mechanical Design Support"
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# Provision of Mechanical Design Support

Buyer: DOUNREAY, A DIVISION OF MAGNOX LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d2144b6-be5c-454e-a854-0efc4e4810d1

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## Summary

The Dounreay division of Magnox Limited has awarded a contract for the provision of Mechanical Design Support through a mini-competition. The contract falls under the Engineering design services category and is valued at £132,590.66 GBP. The tender was procured using a limited competitive quotation method, with a tender period ending on 7th April 2023. The contract period will run from 15th May 2023 to 31st March 2024, with M5tec Limited emerging as the supplier. The procurement process is now at the award stage.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those adept in mechanical design support services. Companies with competitive pricing strategies and expertise in Engineering design services could benefit from engaging with Dounreay. For business growth, firms should focus on tailoring their offers to meet the requirements outlined in the tender, ensuring compliance with the competitive quotation method used for procurement. The contracting authority, Dounreay, can be contacted for further details via Lynsey Will at lynsey.will@dounreay.com or 01847 802637.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded by Dounreay a division of Magnox Ltd as a result of a mini-competition through the Framework Agreement for Provision of Design Services (Minor) - Lot 1 - Mechanical for the Provision of Mechanical Design Support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/240c90bc-f851-49a3-91f3-a77fd939d743 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £132,590 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,468 |
| 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 | DOUNREAY, A DIVISION OF MAGNOX 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | M5TEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 12 May 2023 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/240c90bc-f851-49a3-91f3-a77fd939d743

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/240c90bc-f851-49a3-91f3-a77fd939d743
  12th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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