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title: "Breeder Fuel Test Rig"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES"
published: "2024-10-08"
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# Breeder Fuel Test Rig

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3ef699c-9917-48df-8158-76caac74d089

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## Summary

The public procurement process is overseen by Nuclear Restoration Services for a contract entitled "Breeder Fuel Test Rig." The contract, classified under "Decommissioning services," involves the rental and ad-hoc support for the BFR Trials Rig and has been awarded through a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, as stated in PCR 2015 Regulation 32 (2)(b) ii. The contract spans from 30 September 2024 to 28 September 2029, with a total value of £1,200,000. The activities will occur in Thurso, Scotland, with specific delivery to the KW14 7XF region. Key dates include the tender period ending on 26 July 2024 and the award date on 8 October 2024.

This contract represents a substantial growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) specialising in decommissioning services and technical support. Given the specific technical requirements that led to a direct award, businesses with a strong technical capacity in managing and maintaining test rigs will find this tender especially relevant. The awarded supplier, JGC Engineering and Technical Services Ltd, exemplifies the type of enterprise capable of undertaking such technically demanding work, making it a significant model for companies aiming to secure similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

A Direct Award contract under PCR 2015 Regulation 32 (2)(b) ii ("competition is absent for technical reasons) has been awarded for the Rental and Ad-hoc Support to the BFR Trials Rig. A VEAT Notice was previously published at Notice reference: 2024/S 000-026300 for this procurement. This contract has been awarded on a 3+1+1 years basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/226961ab-1ff9-4523-88ce-03dee0c552b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 28 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | JGC ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98391000 - Decommissioning services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/226961ab-1ff9-4523-88ce-03dee0c552b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/226961ab-1ff9-4523-88ce-03dee0c552b1
  8th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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