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title: "P1 - Provision of technical author support"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)"
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# P1 - Provision of technical author support

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e019041-da94-4333-a983-120580cd66e9

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## Summary

This procurement process was initiated by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay), focusing on the engineering services industry, specifically titled "P1 - Provision of technical author support". Located in Thurso, Scotland, this contract was awarded on 17th June 2025. This selective procurement involved a call-off from the Technical and Professional Support Service Framework. The contract's total value is £69,674.99, with a contract period running from 23rd June 2025 to 23rd December 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, with a completed status, and involved choosing Cavendish Nuclear as the supplier.

This tender, focusing on technical author support, offers business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in engineering services. With a selective procurement method, businesses already part of applicable frameworks could leverage this opportunity to showcase their technical proficiency and reliability in service delivery. Companies specialising in technical documentation within the nuclear industry or similar fields would be well-suited to compete in such tenders, enhancing their portfolio and strengthening business ties with significant industry players like Nuclear Restoration Services Limited.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay as a result of a direct award through the Technical and Professional Support Service Framework, for the provision of Technical Author Support. The OJEU/FTS Contract Award Notice for the Technical and Professional Support Service Framework, is 2023-910162.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f98e2bba-703e-4a04-ac12-9b0f10bf1b8f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2025 - 23 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,674 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,674 |
| 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 | CAVENDISH NUCLEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f98e2bba-703e-4a04-ac12-9b0f10bf1b8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f98e2bba-703e-4a04-ac12-9b0f10bf1b8f
  3rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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