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NDA9/00916.083 - Heysham Licensing Strategy

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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14 Jan 2026 at 09:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), located at Wetlakes Science Park, Moor Row, has concluded the procurement process titled "NDA9/00916.083 - Heysham Licensing Strategy," related to Research and Development services. This tender was conducted under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, classified under the CPV code 73000000, is focused on the provision of research and consultancy services specifically relevant for the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with the postal code CA24 3HU. The process, now in the award stage, concluded with a contract awarded to TUV SUD Ltd on 7th January 2026, for a value of GBP 44,713.94. The contract period spans from 12th January 2026 to 12th July 2026.

This contract offers a significant growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development services and related consultancy, due to its selective procurement approach. With a focus on international delivery, businesses that have robust capabilities in handling complex licensing strategies and can provide innovative and efficient solutions would be well-suited to compete. TUV SUD Ltd being the supplier indicates potential for firms with similar expertise and industry reputation to be considered in future procurements by the NDA or within the related framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NDA9/00916.083 - Heysham Licensing Strategy

Notice Description

Heysham Licensing Strategy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3fdda59-063a-4fa1-9f75-ce61df26e1d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1675cb3-42dc-4acd-b4b8-7f9a49f0a4b2
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,713 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 12 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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

TUV SUD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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