---
title: "Design, Manufacture, Test, Intall and Commission a Silo Retrieval System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d5c618a6-fbd9-461c-be48-a175061a962b"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d5c618a6-fbd9-461c-be48-a175061a962b"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5c618a6-fbd9-461c-be48-a175061a962b.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5c618a6-fbd9-461c-be48-a175061a962b.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED"
published: "2017-07-27"
---

# Design, Manufacture, Test, Intall and Commission a Silo Retrieval System

Buyer: DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5c618a6-fbd9-461c-be48-a175061a962b

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d5c618a6-fbd9-461c-be48-a175061a962b)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5c618a6-fbd9-461c-be48-a175061a962b.json)

## Summary

The procurement process involves Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) seeking a qualified contractor to design, manufacture, test, install, and commission a Silo Retrieval System at the Dounreay site in Thurso, Caithness. This project falls under the industrial process control equipment category and has a contract value of £9,199,851. The procurement method employed was selective, with the tender period closing on 17 August 2016. The awarded contract commenced on 1 August 2017 and extends until 31 March 2020, with the award date recorded as 26 July 2017.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial equipment and engineering services, particularly those experienced in decommissioning projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that DSRL is open to suppliers of various scales. Companies proficient in manufacturing process control systems, cranes, or related fields would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, enhancing their portfolios in the growing decommissioning sector.

## Notice

Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to Design, Manufacture, Test, Intall and Commission a Silo Retrieval System for the Shaft and Silo Decommissioning Project at Dounreay.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3cd7981-fbcf-44d9-acac-a3d15cbe50e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,199,851 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,405,576 |
| 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 | DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED |
| Locality | THURSO, CAITHNESS |
| 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 | OXFORD TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment
- 42414100 - Cranes

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2017 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3cd7981-fbcf-44d9-acac-a3d15cbe50e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3cd7981-fbcf-44d9-acac-a3d15cbe50e0
  27th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=9040&B=DSRL
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/9689
  User / Company

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d5c618a6-fbd9-461c-be48-a175061a962b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5c618a6-fbd9-461c-be48-a175061a962b.json.