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title: "Provision of Manitou to Prototype Fast Reactor"
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buyer: "NRS DOUNREAY"
published: "2025-02-24"
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# Provision of Manitou to Prototype Fast Reactor

Buyer: NRS DOUNREAY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9eac63d6-614a-45e5-9475-dee44c9458ae

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## Summary

NRS Dounreay has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Manitou to the Prototype Fast Reactor, classified under the industry category of hydraulic equipment and industrial machinery. The procurement, which took place in Thurso, Scotland, was finalised under a competitive quotation method below the threshold. The tender was awarded to W & A GEDDES LTD for a contract value of £55,000, with the contract period beginning on 17 February 2025 and ending on 24 March 2025. Key dates include the tender period which ended on 4 February 2025.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hydraulic equipment and industrial machinery, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which were considered suitable for this tender. Companies operating in the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom can benefit from participating in such tenders, enhancing their visibility and growth prospects through public sector contracts. The successful completion of this contract by W & A GEDDES LTD highlights the potential for similar businesses to secure lucrative procurement contracts with NRS Dounreay and similar buying organisations.

## Notice

A competitive contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay for the Provision of a Manitou.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c5509f-7512-4052-a751-5c12dbb42e1c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 24 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | W & A GEDDES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 43328100 - Hydraulic equipment

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2025 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c5509f-7512-4052-a751-5c12dbb42e1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c5509f-7512-4052-a751-5c12dbb42e1c
  24th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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