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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Lifting Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0496a9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2025-05-19"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Lifting Services

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0496a9

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## Summary

The procurement process for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Lifting Services at the Dounreay Site, managed by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, is currently in the 'Award' stage. The contract was awarded on 14th May 2025 to Hugh Simpson (Contractors) Ltd. using an open procedure. The contract involves decommissioning activities with an overall contract value estimated at £850,000, spanning from May 2025 to May 2027, with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods. The services fall under the CPV classification 'Other services' and are to be performed in the Dounreay area (UKM61), highlighting the site's nuclear decommissioning efforts.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in providing complex lifting services as outlined in BS7121 standards. Companies specialising in mechanical handling, rigging, and project lifting operations are well-suited to compete, especially those with a presence in UK regions. The active engagement with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is evident, providing a platform for these businesses to grow by securing significant contracts in the nuclear decommissioning sector. The emphasis on quality, technical capabilities, and price criteria indicates a fair competitive process that rewards excellence and cost-effectiveness.

## Notice

A Framework Agreement has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) as a result of an Open Procedure, for the provision of lifting services that are required to support decommissioning activities on the Dounreay Site.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A Framework Agreement has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) as a result of an Open Procedure, for the provision of lifting services that are required to support decommissioning activities on the Dounreay Site.

The estimated value of the Contract over its lifetime is PS850k and the duration of the Framework Agreement will be two years (May 2025 to May 2027) with an option to extend for a further 1 + 1 years.

Renewal: 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 + 1 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022453-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | 13 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| Lots value | £850,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £850,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY) |
| Locality | THURSO |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW14 7TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HUGH SIMPSON (CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery
- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022453-2025
- 18 Dec 2024 at 12:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040758-2024
- 30 Aug 2024 at 10:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027713-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hughsimpson.co.uk
- https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/dounreay
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-restoration-services

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