Award of Maintenance Contract for MOD Nuclear Fuel Rail Wagons to Direct Rail Services
Ministry of Defence · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Maintenance Contract for MOD Nuclear Fuel Rail Wagons to Direct Rail Services
Awarded 31 Mar 2024
Awarded31 Mar 2024
Value£123,000.00
AgencyMinistry of Defence
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 3y 5mo6y term, 43% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2024Expires 31 Mar 2030
About
The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Direct Rail Services Ltd Trading as Nuclear Transport Solutions for the Entity in Charge of Maintenance (ECM) of two MOD railway wagons used to transport used nuclear naval fuel.
The contract, valued at £123,000, was awarded for a six-year term with options to extend.
The award followed a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, as Direct Rail Services is the only licensed nuclear fuel carrier by rail in the UK and the registration holder and keeper of the wagons.
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Award of Maintenance Contract for MOD Nuclear Fuel Rail Wagons to Direct Rail Services
Won by Direct Rail Services Ltd Trading as Nuclear Transport Solutions · Ministry of Defence
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