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title: "Overhead Container Crane for an Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) Unshielded Store Extension to the Dounreay Cementation Plant (DCP)"
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# Overhead Container Crane for an Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) Unshielded Store Extension to the Dounreay Cementation Plant (DCP)

Buyer: DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac0cfab0-bcb2-4b26-9ef2-f47e08bcbb4e

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## Summary

Dounreay Site Restoration Limited has awarded a contract for the "Overhead Container Crane for an Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) Unshielded Store Extension to the Dounreay Cementation Plant." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to cranes, and was completed on 21st February 2019. The contract, valued at £1,400,000, is part of an open procurement method and was awarded following an open tender period that concluded on 21st September 2018. The contract period commenced on 25th February 2019 and is set to end on 7th November 2020. The project is based in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, addressing key aspects of the Dounreay site's restoration and waste management needs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying overhead cranes and related equipment. Companies of various sizes, particularly those that are SMEs, would be well-placed to bid for future contracts similar to this one, as they may also leverage their capabilities in design and installation services. With a focus on construction and engineering sectors, this procurement could attract suppliers of components and systems for crane manufacturing and installation, thus opening avenues for collaboration and growth within the industry.

## Notice

Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) have awarded a contract for the design, procurement, manufacture, testing, installation and commissioning of an Overhead Container Handling Crane for the unshielded waste store extension to the Dounreay Cementation Plant (DCP). The scope of works comprises of the following activities: Scheme and Detail Designs which includes interactions with the Design Consultant appointed for the Build Phase; Procurement of components and systems; Manufacture of the crane; Fabrication, Assembly & Testing of the crane; Delivery of the crane to the Dounreay Site; Liaison with the Build Contractor for the Build Phase for the installation of the crane (i.e. rail survey, lifting of the crane into position, electrical interconnections); Liaison with the Build Contractor for the Build Phase for the commissioning including provision of handover pack, training of operatives, provision of operational spares.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ec1cb2-41fb-4156-ac9e-f4089a5bf476 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2019 - 7 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,400,000 |
| 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 | DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED |
| Locality | THURSO, CAITHNESS |
| 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 | PCT GROUP SALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42414100 - Cranes
- 42414200 - Overhead travelling cranes

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2019 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ec1cb2-41fb-4156-ac9e-f4089a5bf476

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ec1cb2-41fb-4156-ac9e-f4089a5bf476
  28th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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