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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Lifting Services"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)"
published: "2024-12-18"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Lifting Services

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3987909-8346-455e-95dc-d48704f11d24

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## Summary

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has initiated a tender process for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Lifting Services, aimed at supporting decommissioning activities at the Dounreay site. This procurement falls under the 'Other Services' industry category (CPV 98390000), with additional classification for lifting, handling, loading, or unloading machinery (CPV 42418000). The procurement process is currently in the 'Tender' stage and follows an open procedure above the threshold. The framework agreement, estimated at £850,000, will last for up to four years (2+1+1). Key dates include the tender period end date on 31 January 2025, and the contract period from 7 April 2025 to 6 April 2027. The services are required across various locations, including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in lifting and handling services, particularly those looking to expand within the decommissioning sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate in this open procedure, which promises substantial engagement over four years. The awarded contract will provide sustained business growth potential, with the successful contractor integrating into long-term decommissioning operations at the Dounreay site.

## Notice

NRS Dounreay is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to provide Lifting Services to support decommissioning activities on the Dounreay Site. The Framework Agreement will be awarded to one Contractor. The duration of the Framework Agreement will be a maximum of 4 years (2+1+1). 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/20b48577-66d8-46b0-a4fb-9f9ce09108ed |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| 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 | NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery
- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 12:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b48577-66d8-46b0-a4fb-9f9ce09108ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b48577-66d8-46b0-a4fb-9f9ce09108ed
  18th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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