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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93e6b168-a0d1-4f97-81a2-c780e3e52e5e

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerns the provision of Specialist Crane Services for Dounreay Site Restoration Limited, located in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland. The contract aims to supply various types of cranes and personnel from April 2019 until March 2020, with a total contract value of £850,000, of which £525,000 has been awarded. This procurement is classified under the 'services' category, specifically related to crane services, and was conducted using an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 4 March 2019, with security clearance requirements specified for personnel involved in the operations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and heavy machinery sectors, particularly those specialising in crane operations and related services. Companies well-suited to compete include both large contractors and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to provide the necessary equipment and meet security requirements. Engaging in this contract can enhance a business's visibility and experience in servicing high-profile projects within the public sector, fostering future growth and opportunities.

## 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/4f4c21ad-51f0-41bb-b241-5983d7bb6e6f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £525,000 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HUGH SIMPSON (CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2019 at 07:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f4c21ad-51f0-41bb-b241-5983d7bb6e6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f4c21ad-51f0-41bb-b241-5983d7bb6e6f
  4th April 2019 - Awarded contract 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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