Planning

PU Ceramics Academic Hub

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

16 May 2025 at 12:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

16 May 2025 at 11:49

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, a public authority under the central government, is in the planning stages of a procurement process for the "PU Ceramics Academic Hub," focusing on product research and development services. This contract, valued at approximately £5 million, will cater to the research and development industry category. Located in Cumbria, UK, the project's planned contract period spans from 30th November 2029 to 1st December 2034. As of 16th May 2025, a planned procurement notice has been published, indicating that further communication will occur closer to the tender date with anticipated updates by 30th May 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, especially those providing consultancy services within this sector. Companies with expertise in academic partnerships and product innovation will find this project aligns well with their growth strategies. As the procurement method progresses, likely offering a fair and competitive bidding process, businesses can capitalise on this opportunity to collaborate with a central government authority and potentially enhance their market presence in the nuclear decommissioning and related fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PU Ceramics Academic Hub

Notice Description

PU Ceramics Academic Hub, product research and development service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0515c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022221-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 May 20294 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2029 - 1 Dec 2034 Over 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
chris.jennings@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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