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title: "DFR Walkways Access Scaffolding"
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buyer: "DOUNREAY"
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# DFR Walkways Access Scaffolding

Buyer: DOUNREAY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-825ee735-ef53-4b70-8fb5-9328469a6385

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "DFR Walkways Access Scaffolding" project has been completed with a contract awarded by NRS Dounreay. This contract is under the industry category of scaffolding and pertains to the Dounreay Fast Reactors located in Thurso, Scotland, UK. It falls under the procurement stage of 'Award' following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £187,917.28, is scheduled to run from 3rd June 2025 to 31st October 2025. Key contact details are provided by Jade Plowman of Dounreay. The procurement category is designated as "works," indicating the nature of the construction and service aspect of the project.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in the scaffolding industry, enhancing their portfolio with a prestigious project linked to nuclear restoration services. Given the selective procurement method through a framework agreement, businesses experienced in governmental contracts stand a greater chance of success. A company like Caithness Scaffolding Contractors Ltd, which secured this contract, indicates the necessity of having a strong foothold in scaffolding services within the specified region for competitive advantage.

## Notice

A Contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay as a result of a Direct Award through the Scaffolding Services Framework for the Dounreay Fast Reactors Walkway Access Scaffolding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b47e7f-28ce-45a5-939c-011530ef39db |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £187,917 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £187,917 |
| 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 |
| 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 | CAITHNESS SCAFFOLDING CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44212310 - Scaffolding

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2025 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b47e7f-28ce-45a5-939c-011530ef39db
- 3 Jun 2025 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/335a44f2-c65e-4fa4-b9f5-9d88f55126ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b47e7f-28ce-45a5-939c-011530ef39db
  3rd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/335a44f2-c65e-4fa4-b9f5-9d88f55126ff
  3rd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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