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UKIFS Justification Application Decision Document Preparation

DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL

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18 May 2026 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process titled "UKIFS Justification Application Decision Document Preparation" under the Defra Nuclear Power Regulatory Justification Services Framework. The contract, valued at £150,139.40, involves the provision of external nuclear energy consultancy expertise to support the assessment of new nuclear power classes or types of practice. Defra group Commercial, based in London, is the buying organisation, and the project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on environmental issues consultancy services. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, culminating in an active award on 15 May 2026, with the contract in effect from 1 June 2026 to 30 September 2026, located in London, UK.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for large consultancy firms specialising in environmental and technical analysis services within the nuclear energy sector. Given the specific expertise required and the structured procurement process via a framework agreement, businesses already experienced in handling complex regulatory and justification processes for nuclear projects would be well-suited to compete. Such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and provide access to ongoing regulatory consultancy opportunities managed by government departments like Defra.

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Notice Title

UKIFS Justification Application Decision Document Preparation

Notice Description

Permitted direct award of a all-off Contract under the Defra Nuclear Power Regulatory Justification Services Framework. As the Justifying Authority, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has responsibility for overseeing applications for new nuclear power classes or types of practice (CTP) as set out in the Justification of Practices Involving Ionising Radiation Regulations (the Regulations). Defra requires external nuclear energy consultancy expertise to support its justification assessment to determine whether the CTP described in a new Application is justified as a new CTP and has procured the services of a suitably experienced and qualified contractor through the Defra Nuclear Power Regulatory Justification Services Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f5863e0-9b76-42ad-be68-a294394bcf98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eee8e5e-64f4-4f56-82ea-767e0b17c39a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,139 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,139 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENERGY, SAFETY AND RISK CONSULTANTS (UK) LIMITED 1

Further Information

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