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20 Nov 2025 at 12:03

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09 Oct 2024 at 15:27

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14 May 2024 at 11:56

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04 Jan 2023 at 07:49

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement contracting process initiated by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority for the "NDA Group Technical Testing" has reached the award stage. This tender, identified by the CPV code 72222300, falls under the industry category of Information Technology services and the procurement method employed was a selective, restricted procedure. Operating from Cumbria, UK, the award was completed on 31st October 2025, with the active contract signed with COMMISSUM ASSOCIATES LIMITED. Despite the cancellation of some lots, this procurement aimed to supply compliance and technical testing services to NDA Group, with transactions completed for a total value of £5,400,000.

This contract creates significant opportunities for companies engaged in technical testing and IT services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality technical evaluation and competitive cost solutions, given the tender's emphasis on a quality to cost ratio of 70% to 30%. Large organisations or those with substantial computer service capabilities would be ideally positioned to compete in this selective procurement process, given the project’s complexities and critical importance in nuclear decommissioning operations. The opportunity fosters business expansion and scaling potential within a pivotal industry supported by national directives.

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Notice Title

NDA Group Technical Testing

Notice Description

Provide Technical testing provision to NDA Group

Lot Information

Lot 1

To supply Technical testing to NDA Group

Options: Duration of contract - option for an additional 1 month + 1 month

Renewal: Buyers may enter into a contract with a supplier for a period of their determining which may exceed the RM3764.iii Cyber Services 3 DPS Agreement should this agreement be terminated at any time. The flexibility of the contracting period allows buyers to determine appropriate contracting timelines required to enable the supplier to meet customer needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0394ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041030-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£255,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,237,255 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Additional Buyers

Crown Commercial Service

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

Ministry of Defence

NHS England

Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual)

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
CA24 3HU
Postcode Area
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
7
Supplier Names

COMMISSUM ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Centerprise International

Dionach Limited

KPMG LLP

MODUX Limited

Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP (PwC)

Socura

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