Scope
Description
Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Limited (Dounreay) is seeking to establish a Contract to provide an Onsite Minibus Service.
The duration of the Contract shall be two years from April 2026 to March 2028.
The scope of works shall consist of the following activities;
Provision of a daily minibus service to transport Occupational Health Department pass holders and flexi time workers from an offsite carpark to several locations on-site at in-muster and a return journey at out-muster. There is no requirement for the service every third Friday. One minibus is required to carry out this service.
During periods of bad weather, the minibus service shall be available to transport other employees to and from the off-site car parks.
In addition to the fixed daily runs the Contractor shall provide transportation for site tours on an ad-hoc basis.
Total value (estimated)
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Participation
Conditions of participation
Reserved Procurement - the Tenderers must demonstrate that they have a Registered Office within Caithness.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
11 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Guidance Notes for the Scoring of Tender Submissions (COMM/25/P126) contains full details of award criteria.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Nuclear Restoration Services Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXPQ-2228-DGTY
Hinton House, Birchwood Park Avenue, Risley
Warrington
WA3 6GR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Corrinda Pearson
Email: corrinda.pearson@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-restoration-services
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government