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Dounreay Site Restoration Limited

Annual Outfall 10 Diffuser Inspection

Engineering & ArchitectureCPV 71000000 71600000 71630000 71631000 98000000 98300000 98360000
Value£110k
Awarded17 Jan 2019
Published1 May 2019
RegionUK-wide
Outcome — awarded

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Contract value in context
£110ktotal contract value
median £95k
this tender£0£2.0m

This sits in the upper-middle of the Engineering & Architecture band — a substantial contract for the sector. Based on 33,646 valued Engineering & Architecture tenders in our corpus.

The brief

A contract has been awarded for the Annual Inspection of the Outfall 10 Diffuser for four years from 2019 - 2022.

The inspection must be carried out between 1 April and 31 July each year.

The location of the outfall diffuser (Outfall 10), which discharges low level radioactive liquid effluent, is approximately 0.25 N.M from the Dounreay Site.

Water depth is 25m below Chart Datum in a tidal range of 3.5m.

The diffuser structure is ~ 10metres long x 8 metres wide x 3 metres in height.

The inspection will include: 1.

Carry out an 'as found' visual survey of the Outfall 10 Diffuser, the (9 off) Duckbill valves numbered 4 - 12 and (3 off) blank flanges numbered 1 - 3.

2.

Clean marine growth from the duckbill valves and blank flanges.

3.

Clean marine growth from the interior of the chamber and the outer parapet.

4. a) Check duckbills, nuts and bolts for integrity and security.

A decision as to whether any other duckbills require to be replaced will be made at the time of inspection. b) Replacement split rings will be provided by DSRL.

5.

Carry out an inspection of the outer chamber and concrete plinth, taking particular note of the condition of the south east corner.

6.

Clean all areas of the chamber and base as directed.

7.

After inspection carry out any repairs that may be required.

8.

Record on DVD all areas of work carried out including commentary of work being carried out.

This will include identification of the duckbill valves 4 -12, blank flanges 1-3 and the four corners of the parapet as a minimum.

9.

Any other work required would be discussed on the day and a forward plan identified.

This may include a visual check only on the condition of the old risers to verify that they are not diffusing if time allows.

10.

Provide a Report to DSRL which includes: • A description of all works carried out. • A daily Dive Log. • A summary of the inspection which includes recommendations for subsequent surveys.

11.

The provision of a Safe System of Work which includes Method Statement, Risk Assessment and Local Rules.

12.

Pre dive and equipment check lists should also be provided by the Contractor.

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

01

The inspection must be carried out between

The inspection must be carried out between 1 April and 31 July each year.

02

A decision as to whether any other

A decision as to whether any other duckbills require to be replaced will be made at the time of inspection.

03

Provide a Report to DSRL which includes

Provide a Report to DSRL which includes:.

04

Pre dive and equipment check lists should

Pre dive and equipment check lists should also be provided by the Contractor.

Derived from the notice text — always confirm against the original documents.

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OCID
7f3c6129-1c00-4542-9a5e-1cd62f3a1968
Stage
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Buyer ref
20190501140016-9689
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