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title: "Provision of Scaffolding Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e93a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LTD"
published: "2022-03-18"
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# Provision of Scaffolding Services

Buyer: DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e93a

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## Summary

Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) has awarded a Framework Agreement for the "Provision of Scaffolding Services" to support minor projects on the Dounreay Site, located in Thurso, UK. This procurement falls under the works category, specifically the scaffolding industry, and the agreement is set to last up to four years, starting in February 2022 and extending until January 2024, with the possibility of further extensions. The estimated total value of potential call-off contracts throughout this period is £4 million, although no specific volume of work is guaranteed. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, characterised by a restricted procedure to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness through competitive bidding.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in scaffolding services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and engineering sectors. Companies that can demonstrate the necessary technical expertise, social value contributions, and competitive pricing will be well-positioned to compete, especially given that the scope includes a variety of tasks such as scaffolding erection, modification, and inspections. The structured evaluation criteria, which emphasise technical quality and social value, further highlight the opportunity for firms that prioritise excellence in service delivery and community engagement.

## Notice

A Framework Agreement for the provision of Scaffolding Services to support minor projects on the Dounreay Site has been awarded by Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL). The duration of the Framework Agreement shall be up to 4 years (2+1+1) from March 2022 to March 2024 with the option to extend for a further 1+1 years following a formal performance review. The estimated value of call-off contracts that may be placed through the Framework Agreement for the four year duration is PS4M, however, DSRL does not commit to any guarantee of any volume of work or any specific projects being awarded by call-off contracts via this Framework Agreement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A Framework Agreement for the provision of Scaffolding Services to support minor projects on the Dounreay Site has been awarded by Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL). The duration of the Framework Agreement shall be up to 4 years (2+1+1) from March 2022 to March 2024 with the option to extend for a further 1+1 years following a formal performance review. The estimated value of call-off contracts that may be placed through the Framework Agreement for the four year duration is PS4M, however, DSRL does not commit to any guarantee of any volume of work or any specific projects being awarded by call-off contracts via this Framework Agreement. Additional information: Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) is the site licence company responsible for the clean-up and demolition of Britain's former centre of fast reactor research and development. DSRL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). It is funded by the NDA to deliver the site closure programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007377-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LTD |
| 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 | TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAITHNESS SCAFFOLDING CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262100 - Scaffolding work
- 45262110 - Scaffolding dismantling work
- 45262120 - Scaffolding erection work

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2022 at 07:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007377-2022
- 7 Oct 2021 at 11:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025036-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.justice.gov.uk
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=14132&B=SELLAFIELD
- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

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