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title: "Evaluation of Approach to Characterisation and Fingerprints"
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# Evaluation of Approach to Characterisation and Fingerprints

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d17baf00-b899-4516-9eaa-b4962d6703c9

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## Summary

Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) has awarded a sole source contract for consultancy services titled "Evaluation of Approach to Characterisation and Fingerprints". This procurement falls under the development consultancy services category (CPV code: 73220000) and has been classified as a direct procurement method. The contract value is approximately £28,001 and is located at the Dounreay site in Thurso, Caithness, UK. The procurement was initiated with the contract period starting on 4th October 2021 and lasting until 24th September 2022, with the tender period concluding on 30th September 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in waste characterisation and environmental evaluations. Companies that can provide innovative approaches and tailored solutions in waste management will be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Given the contract's specific focus, large consultancy firms or specialists in environmental services are likely to benefit the most from this opportunity.

## Notice

A sole source contract has been awarded by Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) for consultancy services pertaining to an evaluation of the revised DSRL approach to Waste Characterisation and Fingerprints.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38615538-a9ad-461e-9f06-c311603cf271 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 24 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,001 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CYCLIFE GROUP EDF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2021 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38615538-a9ad-461e-9f06-c311603cf271

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38615538-a9ad-461e-9f06-c311603cf271
  6th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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