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title: "Snake Remotely Operated Vehicle Design and Development"
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# Snake Remotely Operated Vehicle Design and Development

Buyer: NRS DOUNREAY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f260aef8-423d-4062-8eb3-4f15512f8026

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## Summary

NRS Dounreay has completed a procurement process for the design and development of a Snake Remotely Operated Vehicle, categorized under mechanical engineering services (CPV: 71333000) and remote-control equipment (CPV: 38820000). The contract was awarded to the University of Nottingham through a direct procurement method (single tender action below threshold). The project is based in Thurso, Scotland, and had a tender period ending on 13th November 2024. The contract commenced on 6th January 2025 and concluded on 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £47,470.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the mechanical engineering and remote-control equipment sectors to explore growth through similar government contracts. SMEs are particularly encouraged to engage in such tenders, as this project demonstrates a preference for SME suitability. Companies with expertise in innovative engineering solutions and remote-controlled technology development would be well-suited to participate in future related procurement processes issued by NRS Dounreay or other governmental bodies.

## Notice

A direct award contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay for the Design and Development of a Snake Remotely Operated Vehicle.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28dff3df-33e6-4628-8990-d308452e88cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,470 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,470 |
| 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 | NRS 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38820000 - Remote-control equipment
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28dff3df-33e6-4628-8990-d308452e88cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28dff3df-33e6-4628-8990-d308452e88cd
  31st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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