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title: "Project Management Support Services for Shaft & Silo"
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# Project Management Support Services for Shaft & Silo

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6b6b463-13e3-4cbe-85bc-e51acd944577

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Project Management Support Services for Shaft & Silo," undertaken by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay), has reached the award stage. This contract, awarded to Cavendish Nuclear, focuses on decommissioning and technical services within the industry category of services. Located in Thurso, Scotland, the process follows a selective procurement method through a framework agreement call-off. The contract commences on 23 June 2025 and runs until 23 June 2028, with a potential initial term of two years and an optional third year. The value of the award stands at £899,000, highlighting the significance of the undertaking for regional and industry growth.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in project management and technical support services, particularly those large-scale enterprises equipped to handle decommissioning projects. Although the framework selection implies prior engagement, businesses looking to expand or establish a presence within the UK’s nuclear restoration sector could benefit from the insights and partnerships stemming from this contract. Despite not favouring SMEs or VCSEs directly within its procurement strategy, larger technical firms might leverage this opportunity to further enhance their expertise and collaborate within the energy and nuclear industry landscape.

## Notice

Following a further competition via the Technical and Professional Services Framework, NRS Dounreay has awarded a Contract to Cavendish Nuclear Limited for the provision of Project Management Support Services for the Shaft and Silo Project. The initial term is 2 years with the option to extend for a third year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6eb2632-dfd0-4f92-bd1d-bf0e7410cb47 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £776,916 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £899,000 |
| 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 | 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 | CAVENDISH NUCLEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services
- 98391000 - Decommissioning services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2025 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6eb2632-dfd0-4f92-bd1d-bf0e7410cb47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6eb2632-dfd0-4f92-bd1d-bf0e7410cb47
  19th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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