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# Lot 3 CS&A - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Design Services (Minor)

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b81b7345-2113-47d5-85e1-ede239267ddd

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## Summary

Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) is inviting tenders for the "Lot 3 CS&A - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Design Services (Minor)" aimed at providing multi-disciplinary design services, particularly in Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CS&A) areas. The procurement is classified under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry, with an anticipated total value of £3 million over four years, from May 17, 2021, to May 16, 2025. The contract is being procured using a selective method via a restricted procedure, with the tender period closing on January 29, 2021. The work will primarily be conducted in Scotland, particularly at Dounreay in Caithness.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in design and engineering services. Businesses that excel in providing drafting and engineering personnel, CAD services, and engineering assessments are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With a structure that allows for both competitive bidding and direct awards for smaller contract packages, this framework may encourage diverse participation, particularly from companies that can offer innovative and specialised design solutions aligned with the safety and technical requirements of DSRL.

## Notice

Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) (the Employer) is seeking to establish Framework Agreements to provide minor multi-disciplinary design services utilising the following lotting strategy: * Lot 1 - Mechanical Design Services, * Lot 2 - Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Design Services, * Lot 3 - Civils, Structural & Architectural (CS&A) Design Services. Framework Agreements will be awarded to a maximum of three Consultants on each Lot, for a duration of up to 4 years (2+1+1). The Framework Agreements are to initially run from May 2021 to May 2023 with the option to extend for a further 1+1 years. The anticipated value of Package Orders that may be awarded through the Framework Agreement over the four year duration is PS3M. Package Orders awarded through the Framework Agreements will be required to seek competition for all Package Orders above PS35k - there will be the provision for the direct award of Package Orders up to PS35k in value. The maximum value of a Package Order will be PS100k. The scope of works comprises: * Preparation of design and engineering work packs; provision of design and draughting services using Computer Aided Design (CAD) packages; preparation of engineering documentation, including Bills of Materials (BoM's) adhering to relevant DSRL procedures; * Designer's risk assessment in accordance with relevant legislation; information for health and safety files, essential health and safety requirements, and CE marking; * Provision of independent engineering assessments; * Retrieval of design, engineering and technical information; including surveys of plant, facilities and services; provision of data acquisition and measuring devices; * Provision of quality printing and duplication facilities (Including A0 size drawings); provision of electronic data submission and transfer systems (Including compatibility of software systems); and * Provision of suitably qualified and experienced drafting and engineering personnel

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2d6d45c-0ec1-458b-af46-c1060e75a3c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2021 - 16 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS; MOTT MACDONALD; WESTLAKES ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71336000 - Engineering support services

## Release History

- 24 May 2021 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2d6d45c-0ec1-458b-af46-c1060e75a3c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2d6d45c-0ec1-458b-af46-c1060e75a3c7
  24th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=13194&B=SELLAFIELD
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

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