Award

Anchor Partnership extension with the National Decommissioning Centre (NDC).

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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29 Jan 2026 at 14:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) awarding a direct contract extension to the National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) for an "Anchor Partnership" aimed at supporting the NDC's research and development programme. This strategic partnership, valued at £200,000, covers services in the research and development and consultancy sector (CPV 73000000), located in Moor Row, England, with key operations also present in Scotland. The award phase was completed on 9th December 2025, with the contract spanning from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. The procurement used a direct award approach, indicating a tailored procurement process based on specific strategic needs above the usual threshold.

This tender offers distinct growth opportunities for businesses operating within the research and development sector, particularly those with interests aligning with the decommissioning landscape. Although this particular contract was awarded through a direct award, it hints at future collaborative partnerships that could be beneficial to businesses specialising in cross-industry R&D solutions. Large enterprises or entities with significant capabilities and experience in strategic partnerships would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future contracting opportunities within the NDA's procurement framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Anchor Partnership extension with the National Decommissioning Centre (NDC).

Notice Description

Anchor Partnership extension with the National Decommissioning Centre (NDC). This direct award for a one-year strategic partnership with the NDC. Service to be procured is a 1-year "anchor partnership" with the National Decommissioning Centre (NDC). This will be the 5th year of cross-industry collaborative working with the NDC. The primary objective of the Partnership is to support and guide the research and development (R&D) programme of the National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) to ensure alignment with industry requirements and priorities. We will be able to influence and guide the research to cover cross-industry requirements that are of interest to the NDA. Anchor Partner status offers the opportunity for us to become part of the National Decommissioning Centre team, to work jointly with them in defining the scope of Research Projects, participate in their design and contribute to their implementation, thereby also influencing the overall strategic direction of the Centre and encouraging and stimulating more R&D. We will have direct access to the personnel and facilities of the Centre to enable effective collaboration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af7471e3-1f16-4d6f-9dc4-78fbea1c5953
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award - Above Threshold
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOOR ROW
Postcode
CA24 3HU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL DECOMMISSIONING CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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