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Research & Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC)

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES

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09 Jul 2025 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Nuclear Restoration Services, titled "Research & Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC)," falls under the industry category of statutory audit services. The process took place in various locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and Europe. This selective process, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage on 14 July 2025, with a contract period spanning from 9 July 2025 to 14 July 2025. The awarded contract was valued at £536,000, with the supplier being Grant Thornton UK LLP. The total procurement was completed for the value of £780,000, with key deadlines concluding on 8 July 2025.

This tender presents promising growth opportunities for organisations adept at delivering statutory audit services, particularly those capable of leveraging framework agreements. The project, although not specifically geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, is well-suited for large-scale audit firms looking to expand their services within the public sector, especially in projects that span multiple jurisdictions. Businesses with a robust network and capacity to operate within the outlined geographical scope will find this contract advantageous.

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Notice Title

Research & Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC)

Notice Description

Research & Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-005fd9bc-e763-4840-b288-6d6b6a080d6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784275ed-7973-450a-b08b-13572ab6d111
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£536,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES
Contact Name
Gissela Hughes
Contact Email
gissela.m.hughes@magnoxsites.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RISLEY
Postcode
BS35 1RQ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Severn Vale
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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