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NDA/C17430/21 - R&D Delivery Improvements

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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01 Apr 2026 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has finalised the procurement process for the project titled "NDA/C17430/21 - R&D Delivery Improvements," classified under Research and Development services. The contract, valued at £127,654.84, was awarded to the National Nuclear Laboratory as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in the North West of England, specifically at Westlakes Science Park, Moor Row, the project has a contract period commencing on 30th March 2026 and concluding on 30th September 2026. The procurement was conducted selectively with key activities already complete, and the award notice published on 1st April 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those able to engage in high-level innovation within the nuclear sector. Enterprises with relevant expertise and resources in nuclear decommissioning, operating on a large scale similar to the National Nuclear Laboratory, are best suited to compete for such tenders. Although the contract award prioritises entities with substantial capacities, smaller businesses can explore subcontracting possibilities or future collaborations with the awarded supplier.

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Notice Title

NDA/C17430/21 - R&D Delivery Improvements

Notice Description

R&D Delivery Improvements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8ed39dd-be72-490a-8bab-195ae3c41eb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3867ebeb-9a50-4415-8c1e-d5fba040eec1
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
Large

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
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,654 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 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
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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
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

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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