---
title: "Procurement of a Waste Assay System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e276"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)"
published: "2025-02-17"
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# Procurement of a Waste Assay System

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e276

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## Summary

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) is initiating a procurement process for a Waste Assay System, categorised under "Packaging of low level nuclear waste" services. The procurement, based in Dounreay, Thurso, is currently in the tender stage with crucial deadlines including a tender period ending on 10 March 2025 and a contract commencement on 7 April 2025. The contract has a value of £550,000 and will last up to 5 years. Submissions must be made electronically via the Atamis web portal, with final bids required by 12:00 on 10 March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in nuclear waste management services, particularly those with expertise in low level waste packaging and maintenance. Businesses that can deliver high-quality waste assay systems and comprehensive maintenance services will find this contract rewarding. The open procurement procedure favours businesses that can swiftly adapt and provide innovative solutions within the environmental services industry, ensuring a competitive advantage for companies meeting these criteria.

## Notice

NRS Dounreay are looking to procure a Low Level/Out of Scope of Regulations Waste Assay System, and the subsequent maintenance and servicing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NRS Dounreay is seeking to procure a Low Level Waste/Out of Scope of Regulations Waste Assay System, and subsequent maintenance and servicing.

The duration of the Contract shall be a maximum of 5 years, commencing 07 April 2025.

Interested parties should register on the Atamis web portal at https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome. Once in the portal, the project can be viewed under live opportunities. Any documentation and further notifications will be made available for unrestricted and full access, free of charge on Atamis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005295-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 7 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | £550,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90521510 - Packaging of low level nuclear waste

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005295-2025

## Notice URLs

- 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

## Provenance

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