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title: "Deplanting, Decommissioning & Demolition of the DMTR Facility"
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# Deplanting, Decommissioning & Demolition of the DMTR Facility

Buyer: DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f968882b-6192-451f-8167-324e628a3cc3

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## Summary

Dounreay Site Restoration Limited has completed a contract for the deplanting, decommissioning, and demolition of the Dounreay Materials Test Reactor (DMTR) Facility located in Thurso, Caithness. This project, categorised under building demolition and wrecking work, had a total contract value of £17,500,000, with a minimum value of £8,000,000. The contract period commenced on 3rd December 2018 and concluded on 4th July 2022. The procurement process was conducted via a selective method, and the tender was awarded to Cavendish Nuclear Limited, with the official award notice published on 29th November 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in demolition, decommissioning services, and construction works, particularly those with experience in large-scale industrial projects. As the procurement process employed a restricted procedure, companies prepared to comply with stringent criteria would be best positioned to compete. Businesses aiming to expand their service offerings in the UK, especially in the context of environmental restoration or infrastructure projects, could find valuable insights and partnerships through this completed contract.

## Notice

Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) has awarded a Contract for the deplanting, decommissioning and demolition of the Dounreay Materials Test Reactor (DMTR) Facility and adjacent office / store on the Dounreay Site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c08193d-fc5d-431d-88fb-ff657112a440 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2018 - 4 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,300,000 |
| 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 | DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED |
| Locality | THURSO, CAITHNESS |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAVENDISH NUCLEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work
- 45111100 - Demolition work
- 45111300 - Dismantling works
- 98391000 - Decommissioning services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2018 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c08193d-fc5d-431d-88fb-ff657112a440

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c08193d-fc5d-431d-88fb-ff657112a440
  29th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=9956&B=DSRL
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/9689
  User / Company

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