Guidance

Dounreay procurement policy

Updated 31 October 2024

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Suppliers brochure

Dounreay commits to:

work collaboratively with the supply chain to improve safety, environmental and security performance
consider small to medium-sized enterprises and socio-economic impact and benefits in acquisition and contracting strategies for all procurements
obtain best value for money, based on lifetime costs, in the purchase of goods and services
comply with all relevant aspects of the Public Procurement Regulations
always compete requirements unless there are compelling reasons not to
demonstrate the highest ethical standards in all dealings with suppliers and contractors
maintain security of supply using sustainable sources
communicate Dounreay requirements to the supply chain by updating and publishing the procurement plan
undertake all procurements in accordance with good industry practice
apply our quality management system to all procurements
apply our supplier relationship management process to monitor critical, key and high spend suppliers