---
title: "Provision of Catering Service at Dounreay"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f986"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LTD"
published: "2022-01-21"
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# Provision of Catering Service at Dounreay

Buyer: DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f986

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## Summary

The Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd is currently pursuing a tender for the "Provision of Catering Service at Dounreay," which falls under the canteen and catering services category. This procurement is at the active stage, with a key submission deadline set for 22nd February 2022. The contract value is set at £1,200,000, covering a two-year period from 1st October 2022 to 30th September 2024, with potential extensions available. Catering services will be provided on-site in Thurso, Caithness.

This tender presents significant opportunities for catering businesses looking to expand their operations in the public sector. Companies specialising in canteen services, catering management, or those with experience in hospitality for large institutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement follows a selective procedure, aiming to shortlist five contractors for further evaluation, thus encouraging quality competition and enhanced service offerings.

## Notice

Provision of a Catering Service at Dounreay. The scope covers a restaurant facility offering full breakfast and lunchtime service including vending and ad hoc hospitality. A two year contract for the period 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2024 with an option to extend by mutual agreement for a further 3 years on a 1 + 1 + 1 basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Catering Service at Dounreay. The scope covers a restaurant facility offering full breakfast and lunchtime service including vending and ad hoc hospitality. A two year contract for the period 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2024 with an option to extend by mutual agreement for a further 3 years on a 1 + 1 + 1 basis. 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.

Renewal: A two year contract for the period 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2024 with an option to extend by mutual agreement for a further 3 years on a 1 + 1 + 1 basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001796-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLM Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2022 at 08:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001796-2022
- 24 Nov 2021 at 08:42 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029207-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.justice.gov.uk
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=15436&B=SELLAFIELD
- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

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