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title: "Supply of Coring Tools and Equipment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NRS DOUNREAY"
published: "2025-06-24"
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# Supply of Coring Tools and Equipment

Buyer: NRS DOUNREAY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4763d80-849d-48c4-a523-247049371fae

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## Summary

An award for the contract titled "Supply of Coring Tools and Equipment" has been completed by NRS Dounreay, situated in Thurso, Scotland (postal code KW14 7TZ). This procurement falls under the industry category of drilling machinery, specifically core drilling. The process was initiated through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 10 June 2025, with the contract active from 18 June 2025 to 18 July 2025. The total contract value is £81,107.62 GBP.

The awarding of this contract to THOMAS GRAHAM & SONS LTD presents opportunities for businesses specialising in MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) electrical and mechanical spares and consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit significantly due to the suitability for their participation outlined in the tender. Such businesses can leverage future partnerships or similar tenders within the framework agreement to expand their operations and provide tailored services to NRS Dounreay and similar clients.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay as a result of a direct award through the Framework Agreement for the supply of MRO electrical and mechanical spares and consumables, for supply of Coring Tools and Equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e959ac47-e7b0-46a3-b2a1-ba2c7ff9fa1e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,107 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,107 |
| 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 | THOMAS GRAHAM & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 43132100 - Drilling machinery
- 76340000 - Core drilling

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2025 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e959ac47-e7b0-46a3-b2a1-ba2c7ff9fa1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e959ac47-e7b0-46a3-b2a1-ba2c7ff9fa1e
  24th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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