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title: "D1208 East Fire Escape Removal & Installation"
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# D1208 East Fire Escape Removal & Installation

Buyer: NRS DOUNREAY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97d56c61-b849-4efe-8866-fee39fb2a7a7

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## Summary

NRS Dounreay is seeking a qualified contractor to undertake the removal and installation of the D1208 East Fire Escape Staircases and Walkways at their site in Thurso, Scotland. The project, titled "D1208 East Fire Escape Removal & Installation," falls under the industry category of construction work for steel bridges and decommissioning services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an open procedure below the threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 7th October 2024 at 12:00 pm, and the contract running from 11th November 2024 to 31st March 2025. The allocated budget for this project is GBP 400,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction and decommissioning services. It is particularly well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the specified suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in the installation of seismically qualified structures and those capable of handling complex decommissioning tasks are in a strong position to compete. Successful bidders will gain the chance to work with NRS Dounreay, an established entity in the region, thereby fostering business growth and building their portfolio with high-value projects.

## Notice

NRS Dounreay seek to engage the services of a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to safely undertake the removal of the existing D1208 East Fire Escape Staircases & Walkways and install a new seismically qualified "free issue" D1208 East Fire Escape Staircases & Walkways, inclusive of trial build.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1acc87b1-7dfe-474e-b072-a7da639fa6cf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NRS 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 45221115 - Construction work for steel bridges
- 98391000 - Decommissioning services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2024 at 07:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1acc87b1-7dfe-474e-b072-a7da639fa6cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1acc87b1-7dfe-474e-b072-a7da639fa6cf
  27th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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