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title: "Provision of Grounds Maintenance on the Dounreay Estate"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)"
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# Provision of Grounds Maintenance on the Dounreay Estate

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd6032aa-9096-4a84-9ff2-f5ccb9b396a5

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## Summary

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Grounds Maintenance on the Dounreay Estate." The competitive tender, conducted under Regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, was awarded with an initial value of £387,628 for a duration of four years, starting from 17th March 2025 and ending on 16th March 2029. The contract includes extension options that could increase the total contract value to £1.7 million. The tender, classified under the grounds maintenance services (CPV 77314000), was conducted through an open procedure and has been awarded to Messrs Donald Macdonald Ltd, located in Thurso, Scotland.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in grounds maintenance services. Businesses adept in delivering high-quality estate maintenance services can benefit significantly from the consistent workload provided over the initial four-year term, with potential extensions up to ten years. The reliable and sizeable contract value is well-suited for businesses looking to stabilise and expand their operations within the Scottish region.

## Notice

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has awarded a Contract as a result of a competitive procedure conducted in accordance with Regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Contract is awarded with an initial value of PS387,628.00 for the initial 4-year duration. The Contract includes +2+2+2 extension options and has a maximum sanction value of PS1.7M.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42847f67-c2d5-436e-b598-4a31010d95bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £387,628 |
| 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 LIMITED (DOUNREAY) |
| Locality | BY 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 | MESSRS DONALD MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2025 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42847f67-c2d5-436e-b598-4a31010d95bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42847f67-c2d5-436e-b598-4a31010d95bc
  27th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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