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The Big Bang UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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07 May 2025 at 09:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, a central government entity in the UK, has successfully completed the contracting process for the funding of "The Big Bang UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair." The procurement falls within the services category, specifically event services. The contract has been awarded directly to EngineeringUK, a large supplier based in London. This contract was signed on the 6th of May, 2025, and it became active from the 7th of May, running until the 19th of June, 2025. The procurement method was direct and below the threshold, hence it proceeded without competition.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in event services to take note of similar public sector collaborations. Companies specialising in organising educational events or fairs, particularly those with capabilities to engage young scientists and engineers, could benefit from engaging in future tenders by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority or similar government entities. Large businesses with a proven track record in delivering educational and promotional events might find this sector particularly fruitful for growth and long-term partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Big Bang UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair

Notice Description

Funding of The Big Bang UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019297-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 19 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Raluca Colbon
Contact Email
raluca.colbon@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

ENGINEERINGUK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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