Tender

PU Ceramics Academic Hub

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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02 Sep 2024 at 13:07

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02 Sep 2024 at 13:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is inviting tenders for the "PU Ceramics Academic Hub", aimed at supporting PhD projects in Plutonium Disposition over a span of five years. This procurement process, conducted under an open procedure above the threshold, encompasses a contract period starting on 18 November 2024 and ending on 31 March 2029. Proposals must be submitted before the tender period closes on 2 October 2024 at 11:00 AM. The project is classified under the research and experimental development services category, with a total value of £5,000,000. Deliverables are expected across multiple locations, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

Businesses specialising in research and development, particularly in nuclear decommissioning and related fields, stand to benefit significantly from this tender. With opportunities to participate in up to 20 PhD projects, this can lead to substantial business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The initiative not only provides a steady stream of projects but also aligns with the long-term strategic goals of advancing research in plutonium disposition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PU Ceramics Academic Hub

Notice Description

PU Ceramics Academic Hub - This tender is to provide a framework under which a series of PhD projects in Plutonium Disposition can be delivered. The NDA anticipates that approximately 20 PhD projects can be delivered or started with the funding available over the 5 years of the framework (approximately 4 new projects per year),

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01aaf1f8-5d13-4690-a462-5684c76c42f0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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