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title: "Purchase and Maintenance of Handheld Portable Explosive Trace Detectors"
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# Purchase and Maintenance of Handheld Portable Explosive Trace Detectors

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2046dbf-3a7d-4875-b178-30afc1376bd8

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## Summary

A competitive contract for the purchase and maintenance of Handheld Portable Explosive Trace Detectors has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) to Westminster International Ltd. The contract, classified under the industry category of Explosives Detection Systems, involves delivery to Dounreay in Thurso, Scotland. This procurement process, under the method "limited" and "competitive quotation (below threshold)," has completed its award stage. The procurement stage concluded with key dates being: the tender period ending on 5th July 2024, a start date for the contract on 12th July 2024, and an end date on 30th August 2024. The contract has a total value of £73,500 GBP, with £65,550 GBP awarded to Westminster International Ltd.

This tender creates significant opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the security and detection systems industry. It highlights a potential growth avenue for businesses specialising in advanced explosive detection technology. Companies with expertise in maintaining and supplying portable detection equipment would be well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts. Additionally, the focus on a competitive quotation procurement method underlines the importance of cost-efficient, innovative solutions, further opening doors for SMEs to showcase their capabilities and expand their market footprint.

## Notice

A competitive contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay for the purchase and Maintenance of Handheld Portable Explosive Trace Detectors

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80975b1a-d1c6-40e2-9c3c-ffb991898253 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2024 - 30 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,550 |
| 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 | 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 | WESTMINSTER INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38546000 - Explosives detection system

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2024 at 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80975b1a-d1c6-40e2-9c3c-ffb991898253

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80975b1a-d1c6-40e2-9c3c-ffb991898253
  31st July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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