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Legal support for the potential transfer of Vulcan Naval Test Reactor Establishment to NDA

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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11 Oct 2024 at 14:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has successfully completed the procurement process titled "Legal support for the potential transfer of Vulcan Naval Test Reactor Establishment to NDA". This tender falls under the industry category of legal services and covers locations within the postcode CA24 3HU in England. It was conducted through a selective call-off from Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6179, with the procurement method being a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st September 2024 and the contract period running from 2nd September 2024 to 30th March 2028. The award stage was concluded on 1st September 2024, with a contract value of £500,000 awarded to Pinsent Masons LLP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for legal firms specialising in public sector services, particularly those with experience in complex, high-value contracts. SMEs are explicitly indicated as suitable candidates for this contract. Businesses that can provide comprehensive legal support and have a proven track record in handling large-scale governmental projects would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. The contract's duration and value offer substantial business continuity and financial gain, making it a lucrative opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint in public sector legal services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal support for the potential transfer of Vulcan Naval Test Reactor Establishment to NDA

Notice Description

Legal support for the potential transfer of Vulcan Naval Test Reactor Establishment to NDA Call off from Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6179

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e78d03f6-0c94-4acc-9d61-3242772c7b22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eea169b7-ec2a-463c-956d-05381ee324d5
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 30 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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