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Silo Liquor Ion Exchange Treatment Feasibility Study
Nuclear Restoration Services Limited · Local or regional public body
In brief
Nuclear Restoration Services Limited was looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.
The estimated value is £100,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 8 months, up to 11 months with extensions, starting 3 August 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
The Dounreay Wet Silo contains solids and sludges stored under water in a below ground vault, split into 2 hydraulically linked compartments. The volume of liquor is estimated to be between 150m3 – 200m3. NRS Dounreay is investigating an option to provide a modular liquor treatment capability using an Ion Exchange process.
This notice provides advanced information for the procurement of a proposed Feasibility Study consisting of the following aspects:
Provide consultation and support to Silo liquor sampling.
Use analytical data to develop a suitable ion exchange treatment process.
Perform (or direct) inactive and active liquor IX processing trials to underpin a ‘modular’ type treatment plant design.
Produce a feasibility report recording the development and proposals for the treatment plant, including an outline concept of the plant.
Timeline
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 034341-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 058422-2026
About the buyer
Nuclear Restoration Services LimitedLast 12 months
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From notice 034341-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 April 2026, last updated 22 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.