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title: "Provision of ANSWERS Criticality Software MONK & Visual Workshop 25/26"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)"
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# Provision of ANSWERS Criticality Software MONK & Visual Workshop 25/26

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f28f5bb8-030d-4220-b5cb-094c792f6a6b

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## Summary

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay), located in Scotland, has engaged in a procurement process for the provision of ANSWERS Criticality Software MONK and Visual Workshop 25/26. The contract, valued at £66,270, has been directly awarded to Energy, Safety and Risk Consultants (UK) Limited. This procurement falls under the "License management software development services" industry category. The procurement process followed a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, culminating in an award stage. The contract period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The award was made active on 15th April 2025, with key documentation published on 10th July 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses providing software solutions, particularly those specialising in software for critical safety applications in the nuclear industry. Although the procurement was awarded directly, highlighting opportunities within the nuclear sector where direct awards are possible can inspire similar businesses to explore partnerships or niche software innovations that align with critical industry needs. Firms experienced in delivering high-assurance software related to safety or regulatory compliance would find similar contracts beneficial for growth, particularly those able to offer tailored solutions to complex technical requirements.

## Notice

A direct award contract has been awarded by NRS Limited (Dounreay) for the provision of ANSWERS Criticality Software MONK & Visual Workshop 25/26.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b62f4cc-a585-4b86-b6b3-95bc306a30cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,270 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,270 |
| 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 | ENERGY, SAFETY AND RISK CONSULTANTS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212218 - License management software development services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b62f4cc-a585-4b86-b6b3-95bc306a30cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b62f4cc-a585-4b86-b6b3-95bc306a30cc
  10th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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