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title: "Procurement of a Waste Assay System"
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# Procurement of a Waste Assay System

Buyer: DOUNREAY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4bdc2df-44ca-4f5b-ac90-4290de760593

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## Summary

Dounreay, a renowned organisation located in Thurso, Scotland, is currently in the tender stage for procuring a Low Level Waste/Out of Scope of Regulations Waste Assay System, including subsequent maintenance and servicing. This open procedure (below threshold) is specifically targeted for the packaging of low level nuclear waste within the services industry category. With a maximum contract duration of 5 years starting from 7th April 2025, interested parties must submit their tenders by 17th March 2025, 12:00 PM. The project’s total estimated value stands at £550,000, and businesses can access all necessary documentation and notifications through the Atamis web portal.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in waste management, radiation monitoring, and contamination-monitoring devices. With the procurement method being an open procedure, a wide range of suppliers have the chance to submit competitive bids, enhancing their portfolios and expanding their industry reach. Those businesses with expertise in handling nuclear waste and ensuring regulatory compliance will find themselves well-positioned to compete under this framework.

## Notice

NRS Dounreay is seeking to procure a Low Level Waste/Out of Scope of Regulations Waste Assay System, and subsequent maintenance and servicing. The duration of the Contract shall be a maximum of 5 years, commencing 07 April 2025. Interested parties should register on the Atamis web portal at https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome. Once in the portal, the project can be viewed under live opportunities. Any documentation and further notifications will be made available for unrestricted and full access, free of charge on Atamis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a06d52d-b923-4757-8c2d-90482fe041b0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 7 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 38341500 - Contamination-monitoring devices
- 38341600 - Radiation monitors
- 90521510 - Packaging of low level nuclear waste

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 10:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a06d52d-b923-4757-8c2d-90482fe041b0
- 17 Feb 2025 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bd415cb-2c18-4152-a443-d4deb328fbde

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a06d52d-b923-4757-8c2d-90482fe041b0
  17th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bd415cb-2c18-4152-a443-d4deb328fbde
  17th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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