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PU Ceramics Academic Hub

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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09 Dec 2024 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has completed the tender process for the "PU Ceramics Academic Hub" project, with the awarded contract commencing on 2nd December 2024 and ending on 1st December 2025. This project falls under the industry category of Research and Experimental Development Services (CPV: 73100000) and is valued at £1,000,000. The NDA aimed to establish a Research Hub supporting new PhD projects annually, facilitated by subject matter experts, and involving full-time Postdoctoral researchers. The scope of this initiative spans multiple regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in academic research, particularly those capable of contributing to PhD projects and postdoctoral research. Firms within the educational sector or those with experience in large-scale research development would find this project highly advantageous for growth. The procurement method was an open procedure, above threshold, suggesting transparency and competitive opportunity for capable suppliers. Given the focus on continuous academic research and development, institutions with a strong research background and capacity for innovative scientific contributions are well-suited to thrive in such contracts.

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Notice Title

PU Ceramics Academic Hub

Notice Description

NDA will fund a Research Hub to undertake new PhD projects each year with continuous support from full time Postdoctoral researchers. The research scopes will be defined with the help of subject matter experts from the NDA Group.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14fbb7b9-0deb-44c5-bc44-27e8f72a6ace
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2025 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
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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

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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