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title: "BFR - Services of a Mechanical Designer"
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# BFR - Services of a Mechanical Designer

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85f7e92b-7df4-4e46-93f2-1b8e1dcde99b

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## Summary

The procurement process involving Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) has culminated in the awarding of a contract titled "BFR - Services of a Mechanical Designer". This procurement falls within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category, with a contract value of £32,595. The contract was officially awarded on 14th September 2021, with the contract performance commencing on 20th September 2021 and set to conclude on 4th February 2022. The procurement was executed through a mini-competition, and the procurement process is complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the engineering and design sectors, particularly those specialising in mechanical design services. Firms that are well-equipped to participate in such tenders are typically those that possess relevant design expertise and experience in serving the nuclear decommissioning sector. The involvement of M5Tec Limited as the awarded supplier indicates a preference for established companies with reliable track records, which could also create a competitive space for emerging SMEs looking to collaborate with larger entities.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded by Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL), as a result of a mini competition, for the services of a Mechanical Designer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8586a2d7-1fb5-482b-877b-3ae721535921 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2021 - 4 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,595 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,594 |
| 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 | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| 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 | M5TEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2021 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8586a2d7-1fb5-482b-877b-3ae721535921

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8586a2d7-1fb5-482b-877b-3ae721535921
  23rd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

## Provenance

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