Environmental compliance specialist Tersus Consultancy Services (Tersus), part of Marlowe Environmental Services and Mitie, has secured an 18-month contract with Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) at Dounreay in Caithness, Scotland, worth £1million.

Under the contract, Tersus will support decommissioning activities at the Dounreay site, one of the UK's most significant nuclear decommissioning programmes, through the provision of specialist asbestos surveying, air monitoring and independent inspection services to support the safe removal of asbestos-containing materials and verify that work areas have been safely cleared before being certified as safe for reoccupation for the customer.

Building on a relationship that dates back to 2021, the contract reflects NRS's continued confidence in the expertise available across Tersus, Marlowe Environmental Services and Mitie.

Tersus will support skilled development and employment opportunities across the Scottish Highlands, including trainee roles in the Caithness area, while increasing the use of regional suppliers. Planned activities include working with local schools and colleges to promote careers in science and engineering, delivering asbestos awareness training and volunteering with community organisations.

Stuart Bleazard, Managing Director, Marlowe Environmental Services, Business Services, Mitie, said:

"Building on our relationship with Nuclear Restoration Services since 2021, this contract reflects the trust placed in Tersus and the wider capabilities of Marlowe Environmental Services and Mitie.

"Dounreay is one of the UK's most significant nuclear decommissioning sites, and we look forward to supporting its ongoing decommissioning programme through the safe delivery of specialist asbestos services. Alongside this work, we are committed to creating opportunities for local people, supporting regional suppliers and making a positive contribution to communities across the Highlands."