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title: "Reserved Procurement - Supply of Stainless Steel Boxes"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES"
published: "2024-09-05"
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# Reserved Procurement - Supply of Stainless Steel Boxes

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2942699-8692-4ac5-aa64-e9cf34e2d4d8

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## Summary

Nuclear Restoration Services is overseeing an open tender process for the procurement titled "Reserved Procurement - Supply of Stainless Steel Boxes". This opportunity, primarily categorised under decommissioning services, is specifically aimed at businesses based in Caithness. The procurement, published on 5th September 2024, involves the manufacture, inspection, testing, and delivery of stainless steel fuel pin boxes and lids. It's suitable for small and medium enterprises and follows an open procedure below the threshold. Key dates include the tender end date on 4th September 2024, with the contract period starting on 5th September and concluding on 19th September 2024. The location for delivery is specified as Thurso, Scotland (KW14 7TZ), and the total contract value is anticipated to be £150,000.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those in the manufacturing sector with expertise in handling stainless steel and nuclear waste packaging. Local suppliers in Caithness are granted exclusive participation, offering a competitive edge for businesses with local operations. Companies with capabilities in decommissioning services and engineering will find this procurement particularly beneficial for leveraging their specialised skills and increasing their market presence. The structured open procedure further ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, enhancing the opportunities for well-prepared enterprises to secure this contract.

## Notice

Please note this is a reserved procurement. This contract is reserved for suppliers with a registered office in Caithness. This opportunity is suitable for SME's. The requirement is to manufacture, inspect, test and deliver stainless steel fuel pin boxes and lids.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90efdef5-5537-4909-9838-d35d765168a4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2024 - 19 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 |
| 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

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 90521510 - Packaging of low level nuclear waste
- 98391000 - Decommissioning services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2024 at 22:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90efdef5-5537-4909-9838-d35d765168a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90efdef5-5537-4909-9838-d35d765168a4
  5th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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