Award

NDA9/00916.082 - Alternative End States

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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17 Dec 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority involved the tender titled "NDA9/00916.082 - Alternative End States," classified under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV 73000000). The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Moor Row, the Authority managed the process, with key dates marking the end of the tender period on 14 November 2025 and the contract commencement on 11 December 2025. The award stage is currently active, and the contract is expected to conclude on 31 March 2026. The award, valued at approximately £49,995, was published on 17 December 2025.

This tender represents an opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs capable of providing research and development services. With a focus on consultancy around alternative end states, companies with expertise in nuclear decommissioning, environmental services, and strategic consultancy could benefit significantly. TUV SUD Ltd has been awarded the contract, highlighting the prospective business prospects for similar enterprises wishing to engage with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority's projects. Given its location and framework procurement method, businesses with existing infrastructure or relationships within the British Oversea Territories, United Kingdom, or Channel Islands would be well-suited to pursue similar future engagements.

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Notice Title

NDA9/00916.082 - Alternative End States

Notice Description

Alternative End States

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7e842a8-26d7-4064-91e3-86d4fb9360c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68b01740-1771-4edb-b979-cc33d6e30db2
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
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,995 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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

TUV SUD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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