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title: "External Laboratory Support for Radiochemical, Organic and Inorganic Analysis"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)"
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# External Laboratory Support for Radiochemical, Organic and Inorganic Analysis

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edfad030-89ed-457c-b935-9558b24c87eb

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## Summary

The contracting process for the provision of External Laboratory Support for Radiochemical, Organic and Inorganic Analysis was completed through an Open Procedure by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay). The contract, with an estimated value of £9.5m over 10 years, has a duration of 4 years starting from April 2024 with a possible extension for a further 6 years. The procurement stage was the Award phase, with the tender period closing on November 2, 2023. The location of the contract is in Scotland, United Kingdom, and it falls under the industry category of Laboratory services.

This tender for laboratory support services by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) provides opportunities for businesses, especially those experienced in providing analysis services. With a total contract value of £9.5m, spanning over a potential 10-year period, this opportunity is well-suited for SMEs. Businesses interested in long-term service contracts and with expertise in radiochemical, organic, and inorganic analysis would find this tender particularly appealing for future growth and expansion.

## Notice

A Contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay), as a result of an Open Procedure, for the provision of External Laboratory Support for Radiochemical, Organic and Inorganic Analysis. The estimated value of the contract over its entire potential lifetime (10 years) is PS9.5m. The duration of the contract is 4 years (April 2024 to March 2028) with the option to extend for a further 6 years (+2+2+2).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9ef4020-f7d8-4273-8cb3-4968d6dbf9df |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,500,000 |
| 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 | SOCOTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2024 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9ef4020-f7d8-4273-8cb3-4968d6dbf9df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9ef4020-f7d8-4273-8cb3-4968d6dbf9df
  26th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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