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Meetings, Conferences & Events

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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06 Mar 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has awarded a contract titled "Meetings, Conferences & Events" as an active engagement in the services industry, specifically under hotel meeting and conference services (CPV Code 55120000). This direct award was facilitated against the CCS single supplier framework RM6342 and has been valued at approximately £7,003,302.37. Calder Conferences Limited, an SME based in Leeds, will fulfill the contract from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029. The procurement process employed was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was concluded with the award announced on 6th March 2026, following its prior completion as a tender process.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the hospitality and events industry, particularly those adept at managing conferences and meetings. With a significant contract value, it can bolster revenue streams for SMEs such as Calder Conferences Limited. Businesses positioned in or around England, and those with experience in leveraging framework agreements, may find similar future tenders by NDA and similar entities advantageous. Small to medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in event organisation can harness growth prospects through competitive advantage in securing government contracts like this one.

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Notice Title

Meetings, Conferences & Events

Notice Description

Meetings, Conferences & Events - Direct Award against a CCS single supplier framework RM6342

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad51a567-1ccd-4471-8751-928f53edb070
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aefa7175-fe47-4964-9471-e5a8c854a022
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,003,302 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,003,302 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CALDER CONFERENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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