---
title: "Breeder Fuel Test Rig"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a6d2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)"
published: "2024-10-08"
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# Breeder Fuel Test Rig

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a6d2

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## Summary

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Breeder Fuel Test Rig," falling under the industry category of Decommissioning services. Located in Thurso, UK, the project involves services related to the rental and ad-hoc support to the BFR Trials Rig. The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method under PCR 2015 Regulation 32 (2)(b) ii, which allows an award procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons. A VEAT Notice was previously issued for this procurement. The contract has been awarded to JGC Engineering and Technical Services Ltd with an effective date of 25th September 2024 for a duration of 3+1+1 years, amounting to £1,200,000 GBP.

This tender opens substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in nuclear decommissioning and related technical services. Companies with expertise in providing technical support and equipment rental for complex engineering projects, particularly those located in or near Thurso, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. It offers a long-term partnership potential and a significant contract value, encouraging the growth of businesses that can meet the specific technical requirements outlined in the procurement. This can be a strategic avenue for firms looking to expand their footprint in the nuclear decommissioning sector.

## Notice

A Direct Award Contract under PCR 2015 Regulation 32 (2)(b) ii (competition absent for technical reasons) has been awarded for the Rental and Ad-hoc Support to the BFR Trials Rig. A VEAT Notice was previously published at Notice reference 2024/S 000-26300 for this procurement. This contract has been awarded on a 3+1+1 years basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Rental and Ad-hoc Support to the BFR Trials Rig

### Procurement Information

PCR 2015 Regulation 32 (2)(b) ii (competition absent for technical reasons) has been awarded for the Rental and Ad-hoc Support to the BFR Trials Rig. A VEAT Notice was previously published at Notice reference 2024/S 000-26300 for this procurement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032289-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JGC ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98391000 - Decommissioning services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032289-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/dounreay
- https://www.jgc.co.uk/

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