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title: "External Laboratory Support for Radiochemical, Organic and Inorganic Analysis"
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buyer: "DOUNREAY, A DIVISION OF MAGNOX LIMITED"
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# External Laboratory Support for Radiochemical, Organic and Inorganic Analysis

Buyer: DOUNREAY, A DIVISION OF MAGNOX LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d159a5dc-1a9c-4e3e-9386-67d83f74f3d1

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## Summary

The Dounreay, a division of Magnox Limited is seeking external laboratory support for radiochemical, organic, and inorganic analysis at the Dounreay Site. The contract will last up to 10 years starting on April 1, 2024, and potentially extending until March 31, 2034. The tender has a value of £9,500,000 and is classified under laboratory services and analysis services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on November 2, 2023. The buyer is Dounreay, a division of Magnox Limited based in Thurso, Scotland, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory and analysis services to engage with a long-term contract offering financial stability and growth prospects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Interested parties must register on the Atamis web portal to access the tender details. The location of the procurement is in the KW14 7TZ postal area in Scotland, United Kingdom, within the services industry category.

## Notice

Dounreay, a Division of Magnox Limited is seeking to engage the services of External Laboratory Support for Radiochemical, Organic and Inorganic Analysis on the Dounreay Site. The duration of the Contract shall be a maximum of 10 years (4+2+2+2) commencing 1 April 2024 potentially through to 31 March 2034 subject to extension. Interested parties must 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/0eb15c7d-54cb-4bb5-9902-5955580997d7 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,500,000 |
| 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, A DIVISION OF MAGNOX LIMITED |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2023 at 10:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eb15c7d-54cb-4bb5-9902-5955580997d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eb15c7d-54cb-4bb5-9902-5955580997d7
  14th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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