Planning

Internal Audit Lot 1 (Lines of Service) Pipeline 2028

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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Planning

14 May 2025 at 13:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, a public authority under central government, has initiated a procurement process at the planning stage for internal audit services. The contract, titled "Internal Audit Lot 1 (Lines of Service) Pipeline 2028," is strategically located at the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority's headquarters in Cumbria, UK. This services-oriented tender is set to commence on 1 April 2028 and conclude on 1 April 2032, with a procurement value of £7,500,000 (gross amount £9,000,000). Interested parties should note the future notice date of 1 December 2027, which marks a key deadline for communication and planning purposes. The procurement will utilise a CCS Framework, ensuring compliance with the legal basis indicated in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with expertise in internal audit within the public sector. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive and reliable audit services will be well-positioned to capitalise on this opportunity, especially those with experience working within frameworks like the CCS. The substantial contract value and the extensive timeline offer a stable revenue stream for businesses adept at managing long-term government projects. With the planned procurement process underway, eligible businesses should prepare to engage when the announcement date approaches.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Lot 1 (Lines of Service) Pipeline 2028

Notice Description

Internal Audit Services. The procurement will use a CCS Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051358
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021354-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 1 Apr 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kerri.bailey@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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