Tender

PU Ceramics Academic Hub

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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Tender

02 Sep 2024 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has announced an open tender for the establishment of the PU Ceramics Academic Hub, aimed at providing a framework to support PhD projects in Plutonium Disposition. With a total funding pool of £5,000,000 GBP over a 5-year period, this initiative anticipates the initiation of approximately 20 new PhD projects. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, and interested parties must submit their proposals by 02 October 2024. Submissions can be made electronically or in written form, and the tender is open to businesses across the UK specialising in research services, notably those with expertise in experimental development and related consultancy services. The NDA is located in Cumbria, United Kingdom, and can be contacted through their procurement inbox for further details.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in research and experimental development, particularly in the nuclear sector. Companies that can provide robust and innovative research services for plutonium disposition will find this contract particularly lucrative. The framework agreement also ensures a steady stream of projects over the next five years, providing a stable source of demand for qualified service providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with specialised skills in academic research and technical expertise in nuclear materials are highly encouraged to compete, as this contract could offer both financial rewards and valuable experience for further opportunities in the public sector.

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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),

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049738
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027933-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Chris Jennings
Contact Email
procurement.inbox@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1925802001

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
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

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