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title: "Procurement of a Waste Assay System"
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# Procurement of a Waste Assay System

Buyer: DOUNREAY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-914d87f3-3c97-48c7-a60a-024a32fcf6b8

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## Summary

The procurement process for a Waste Assay System was conducted by NRS Dounreay under an open procedure. The contract, valued at £415,000, has been awarded for radioactive waste treatment services within the industry category. The buying organisation, located in Thurso, Scotland, initiated the process on 8th May 2025 and completed it by 22nd May 2025. The contract period spans from 8th May 2025 to 30th August 2030. This procurement was categorised under 'works', with no particular emphasis on SME or VCSE suitability.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in nuclear restoration and waste management systems. Companies with expertise in radioactive waste treatment services and robust systems for maintenance could benefit greatly from this project. The awarded supplier, Mirion Technologies (Canberra UK) Ltd, underscores the value of technological expertise and an established reputation in this sector. Other firms with innovative solutions in the industry could position themselves to seize similar opportunities in future tenders issued by organisations like Dounreay.

## Notice

A Contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay, as a result of an Open Procedure, for the Procurement and Subsequent maintenance of an LLW/OoSoR Waste Assay System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92665112-4a26-41d5-925d-ecb5f3754606 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2025 - 30 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £415,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £415,000 |
| 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 | MIRION TECHNOLOGIES (CANBERRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92665112-4a26-41d5-925d-ecb5f3754606

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92665112-4a26-41d5-925d-ecb5f3754606
  22nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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