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PU Ceramics Academic Hub

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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09 Dec 2024 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has completed the procurement process for the "PU Ceramics Academic Hub" project, classified under research and experimental development services (CPV code 73100000). This contract falls under the services category and will be carried out in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the tender was focused on the development of a research hub dedicated to PhD projects supported by postdoctoral researchers. The contract has been awarded as of 2nd December 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the academic and research sector, especially those experienced in nuclear research and development. The University of Manchester, which secured the contract, illustrates the level of expertise and capability required. Companies with a strong background in delivering high-quality research services, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions in experimental development, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. This contract underlines the NDA’s commitment to advancing nuclear research and represents a promising growth prospect for businesses operating within this specialised industry.

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Notice Title

PU Ceramics Academic Hub

Notice Description

NDA will fund a Research Hub to undertake new PhD projects each year with continuous support from full time Postdoctoral researchers. The research scopes will be defined with the help of subject matter experts from the NDA Group.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NDA will fund a Research Hub to undertake new PhD projects each year with continuous support from full time Postdoctoral researchers. The research scopes will be defined with the help of subject matter experts from the NDA Group.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c594
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039588-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 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
Contact Name
Chris Jennings
Contact Email
procurement.in-box@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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