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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Lifting Services"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Lifting Services

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a485328-60cc-4a34-9308-0468362a0f38

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay), pertains to a framework agreement for the provision of lifting services, crucial for decommissioning activities at the Dounreay Site in Scotland, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under "Other services" with a CPV code of 98390000, followed an open procurement procedure above threshold. The tender process concluded on 31st January 2025, and the contract was awarded on 14th May 2025, subsequently commencing on 15th May 2025 with a two-year duration ending on 14th May 2027. The award, valued at £850,000, was completed, reflecting a well-defined procurement strategy that aligns with industry standards for such technical services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in specialised lifting services, particularly those capable of operating within the nuclear decommissioning sector. While the awarded supplier, Hugh Simpson (Contractors) Ltd., indicates a competitive environment for SMEs, the sector's niche nature suggests potential for other specialised contractors to establish or expand their market presence. Businesses with the technical capability to provide support in complex and hazardous environments, particularly those familiar with the regulatory aspects and safety protocols associated with nuclear facilities, would find this type of contract advantageous for diversifying and leveraging their service offerings.

## Notice

A Framework Agreement has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) as a result of a Open Procedure, for the provision of lifting services that are required to support decommissioning activities on the Dounreay Site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e99971-fd7e-41b9-93a4-2ff4930364cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2025 - 14 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £850,000 |
| 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 | NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (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 | HUGH SIMPSON (CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e99971-fd7e-41b9-93a4-2ff4930364cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e99971-fd7e-41b9-93a4-2ff4930364cc
  19th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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