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Civils Consultancy Support to the Shaft and Silo Advanced Transition Works

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Nuclear Restoration Services Limited

Buyer Address: Hinton House, Birchwood Park Avenue, Risley, Warrington, UKD61, WA3 6GR, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Heidi Warner

Contact Email: heidi.warner@dounreay.nrservices.uk

Contact Telephone: 01847 803835

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
270000.0 GBP
Published
15 Dec 2025, 13:15
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
12 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
23 Jun 2028, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Sanderson Watts Associates Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Provision of Civil, Structural and Architectural (CS&A) consultancy services in support of the Advanced Transition Works (ATW) at the Shaft and Silo facility. The scope includes technical support to ATW Construction Phase 2, the Shaft Headworks and ATW Construction Phase 3. The scope includes technical support for reinforced concrete detailing, construction phase design interpretation, resolution of site queries, temporary works design, and integration of learning from previous phases. The Consultant will also provide updated design documentation, attend project meetings, and support the planning and implementation of future construction phases including Shaft Headworks and ATW Phase 3.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: Civils Consultancy Support to the Shaft and Silo Advanced Transition Works

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