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title: "Provision of a Senior Engineer, DFR"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0610de"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
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# Provision of a Senior Engineer, DFR

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0610de

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited involves the provision of a Senior Engineer for the Reactors Programme, under the title "Provision of a Senior Engineer, DFR". This contract, classified under engineering-related scientific and technical services, focuses on leading a multi-disciplinary design team for an alkali metal treatment project located at the Dounreay Site in Scotland, UK. With a procurement method described as a framework call-off awarded without prior publication, this contract was officially awarded on 9th January 2026, and comprises of services that fall outside the typical scope of application of the directive. The contract award status is active, with DBD Limited being the awarded supplier under a contract valued at approximately £225,260.65, forming part of a completed tender stage.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in complex engineering service delivery. Given the need for extensive technical leadership and experience in managing multi-disciplinary design projects, firms with a background in nuclear engineering and servicing would find this tender particularly beneficial. Companies fitting the profile of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in providing specialised technical and professional support services may also find this tender advantageous, considering the potential for extending the contract to ensure service continuity. This call-off under a framework agreement reflects a strategic invitation to well-suited businesses to contribute to substantial nuclear restoration projects within the public sector.

## Notice

The Reactors Programme requires a Senior Engineer to lead a multi-disciplinary design 
team for an alkali metal treatment project. The individual will be an engineer with extensive 
experience in leading a multi-disciplinary design for technically complex projects, providing 
technical leadership, focused on ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Reactors Programme requires a Senior Engineer to lead a multi-disciplinary design 
team for an alkali metal treatment project. The individual will be an engineer with extensive 
experience in leading a multi-disciplinary design for technically complex projects, providing 
technical leadership, focused on ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. Additional information: Framework Call-off

Options: The Contract includes an option to extend for an additional 12 months under the same terms, allowing continuity of services, if required.

### Procurement Information

Framework Agreement: Provision of Technical and Professional Support Services
Framework Agreement No: CFA/23/0015 - CFA/23/0020
Procedure Type: Framework Call-off

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007577-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £225,260 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6GR |
| 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 | DBD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007577-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dbdinternational.com
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-restoration-services

## Provenance

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