---
title: "Carbon Bed Filter Ground Investigation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066a81"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-16"
---

# Carbon Bed Filter Ground Investigation

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066a81

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Carbon Bed Filter Ground Investigation" project has been completed as of 16 March 2026. Managed by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central public authority headquartered in Warrington, United Kingdom, the process focused on ground investigation work within the works category. The contract aims to support the ongoing characterisation of the Carbon Bed Filter associated with the D2001 active ventilation system at Dounreay. Marking a direct procurement method without competition, the process led to the retained supplier IGNE (T/A Raeburn Drilling and Geotechnical Limited). Commencing on 13 March 2026, with a scheduled conclusion on 30 November 2026, this contract entails a gross contract value of £421,566.

The completion of this contract offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in ground investigation works. Businesses with large operational scales, particularly those equipped with relevant drilling and geotechnical capabilities, would have been well-suited to compete if the procurement method had allowed for competition. The direct award to IGNE underscores the importance of having established relationships and a proven track record in dealing with specialised environmental and geotechnical projects. This contract is a testament to the ongoing commitment of Nuclear Restoration Services Limited to fostering business growth in specialised sectors and regions, like South Lanarkshire, through strategic procurement initiatives.

## Notice

This Scope of Works outlines the requirements for a Contractor supported intrusive ground investigation to support the ongoing characterisation of the Carbon Bed Filter (CBF) associated with the D2001 active ventilation system at Dounreay.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023275-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £351,305 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IGNE (T/A RAEBURN DRILLING AND GEOTECHNICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 08:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023275-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023275-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-restoration-services
- https://www.igne.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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