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GK26-11 - In-active Drying Trials of AGR Slotted Cans (Investigating Impact of Caustic Dosing and Carbon Deposits)

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

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05 Aug 2026 at 09:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority commissioned research and development services to carry out inactive drying trials of AGR slotted cans. The work investigates the impact of caustic dosing and carbon deposits, supporting research into spent fuel and nuclear materials. It is a call-off from the authority’s Spent Fuel and Nuclear Materials Research Portfolio framework. The service is intended for a nuclear-sector setting in Moor Row, Cumbria, within the North West of England. The requirement sits within research, development and related consultancy services, rather than construction or supply of standard goods. The selected supplier is expected to provide specialist experimental, analytical and technical capability connected with AGR can drying and the assessment of chemical dosing and carbon-related effects.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made on 16 July 2026 to AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED for £360,186. The planned contract runs from 27 July 2026 to 31 January 2028. The procurement’s estimated value range was £250,000 to £500,000, and the tender submission deadline was 26 June 2026 at 3pm. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is the buyer. The requirement was for services, with the tender classified as research and development services and related consultancy. The award is active, and the contract period attached to the award matches the planned period. The procurement was not divided into lots, and the published suitability assessment did not reserve it for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises.

For a supplier assessing future demand, this award shows a substantial nuclear research requirement focused on inactive drying trials for AGR slotted cans, with particular attention to caustic dosing and carbon deposits. A credible competitor would need practical capability in spent fuel or nuclear materials research, experimental trial design, controlled testing and interpretation of results relevant to AGR components. Experience of nuclear-sector safety, quality assurance, technical governance and regulated working environments would be important to demonstrate, although the procurement data does not identify specific accreditations. The route to market was a specialist framework call-off rather than an open standalone tender, so relevant suppliers would also need access to an appropriate research framework or a relationship with a framework participant. The requirement was assessed as unsuitable for SMEs, indicating a need for established organisational capacity and specialist resources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GK26-11 - In-active Drying Trials of AGR Slotted Cans (Investigating Impact of Caustic Dosing and Carbon Deposits)

Notice Description

GK26-11 - In-active Drying Trials of AGR Slotted Cans (Investigating Impact of Caustic Dosing and Carbon Deposits) - Call off from Spent Fuel and Nuclear Materials - NDA Research Portfolio framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f91304b-cef3-4794-b714-e7512eafbe9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d95fc355-25b9-4e65-99bb-6d6a7fbf748b
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
Not specified

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,186 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
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
Postcode Area
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Amec Nuclear UK Ltd

Further Information

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