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Strategy Framework

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2026 at 14:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

26 Jan 2026 at 16:23

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

09 Oct 2025 at 16:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 13:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

17 Jul 2025 at 14:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Jul 2025 at 13:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 13:45

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, is overseeing the procurement process for the "Strategy Framework," focused on providing specialist technical and strategic support for strategy development to the NDA Group. This project pertains to the research consultancy services sector, with work spanning across various strategic themes such as site decommissioning, nuclear materials management, and integrated waste management. Based in Cumbria, the NDA has proceeded to the award stage as of 27 March 2026, awarding the contract to TUV SUD Ltd. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2026 and will extend through to 31 March 2028, with potential extensions up to 31 March 2030. The procurement method employed was open procedure within a framework agreement setting, promising renewed competitive opportunities periodically.

This tender is strategically significant for businesses within the research and development consultancy sector, offering participation in high-value projects related to nuclear decommissioning and strategy development. It provides a platform for companies with specialised technical expertise, particularly those capable of delivering complex technical programmes and possessing knowledge of regulatory frameworks and the nuclear enterprise. Businesses with capabilities in engaging multi-disciplinary teams and managing intricate technical challenges related to nuclear industry standards will find substantial opportunities for growth and collaboration through this procurement. The open framework allows agile businesses to compete periodically, enabling long-term engagement and expansion within the UK's nuclear strategy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategy Framework

Notice Description

The Provision of Specialist Technical and Strategic Support for Strategy Development to the NDA Group.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: None

Renewal: The Framework duration is 2 years +12 +12 months (Total 4 years)

Planning Information

The NDA shall host a supplier engagement event on the 9th September 2025, 12:30pm to 15:30pm. This supplier event will be via a Microsoft Teams conference. To register an interest please sign into or register with Atamis our e-sourcing portal: https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome. Use the messaging function within the Atamis PIN/PME project (C26778) to provide details of names and email addresses of attendees. Maximum of 2 staff per supplier. This call will provide suppliers with a high-level overview of the programme, the procurement's objectives and key requirements, and act as an opportunity for suppliers to ask questions. There is the potential for supplier one-to-one sessions the following week.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ac4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028569-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
23 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2026-02-11

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA24 3HU
Postcode Area
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

TUV SUD Ltd

Further Information

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