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GK25-16

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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20 Feb 2026 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has concluded the award stage of a procurement process titled "GK25-16," focusing on research and development services related to "The Chemistry of HEX (UF6) during storage and its implications for Lifecycle Management." This particular procurement was carried out using a selective method of call-off from a framework agreement, representing the completion phase of the tender. The contract, valued at £78,376.98, is set to commence on 19th February 2026 and will run until 20th November 2026, with delivery expected in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly within the nuclear and environmental sectors. Organisations with expertise in lifecycle management and chemical analysis would be well-suited to benefit from future similar opportunities. Although it appears not specifically oriented towards small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger specialised companies engaged in consultancy and applied research could find lucrative prospects with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority contracts.

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Notice Title

GK25-16

Notice Description

The Chemistry of HEX (UF6) during storage and its implications for Lifecycle Management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4e62f5d-3eff-45fa-a266-9852ab0c11d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee99e8c-074f-4295-af5e-33ab4278659f
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

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,376 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 6-12 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
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
NDA Commercial
Contact Email
procurement.inbox@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01925 802001

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
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

EDEN NUCLEAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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