---
title: "Supply of 2 x new Tipper / Gritter Lorries"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a60a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)"
published: "2025-04-03"
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# Supply of 2 x new Tipper / Gritter Lorries

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a60a

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## Summary

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) is in the process of procuring two new tipper/gritter lorries for its site in Thurso, Caithness, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category and is classified as tipper trucks (CPV: 34134200). The current stage is the awarding of the contract following the closure of the tender process. The procurement utilized an open procedure method, and the contract value was £470,000. Key dates include the end of the tender period on November 7, 2024, with the award period commencing immediately after.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specializing in heavy-duty vehicles, particularly those with expertise in the production and supply of tipper and gritter lorries. Econ Engineering Ltd has been awarded the contract, emphasizing the importance of high-quality technical specifications and the incorporation of social value into bids. This tender is well-suited for SMEs looking to expand into public sector contracts, as demonstrated by the successful bid. Companies with a strong portfolio in manufacturing and delivering specialised trucks can leverage this and similar opportunities to grow their market presence.

## Notice

The Contract is for the Supply of 2no. Tipper/Gritter Lorries for the Dounreay Site. The Contract Award Value Does Not include the trade in value of PS28,000.00 for our 2no. Tipper/Gritter Lorries.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A Contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) as a result of an Open Procedure, for the Supply of 2no. Tipper/Gritter Lorries for the Dounreay Site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012945-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £470,000 |
| Lots value | £470,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (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 | TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECON ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34134200 - Tipper trucks
- 34144440 - Gritter vehicles

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 19:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012945-2025
- 4 Oct 2024 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031944-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.econ.uk.com
- 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

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