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Report on nuclear graphite waste

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO

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22 Oct 2025 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, conducted by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, is focused on the project titled "Report on nuclear graphite waste." The industry category for this procurement falls under research services, specifically targeting options for the disposal of nuclear graphite within the radioactive waste inventory. Based in London, this project has reached the Award stage, with the contracting authority having completed the procurement on a direct basis without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract, signed on 30th September 2025, is active and runs until 17th November 2025, with the possibility of extension by up to four weeks if notified five working days in advance.

The awarded tender presents an opportunity for growth, especially for businesses involved in research services related to nuclear materials and waste management. As the contract was awarded directly to The University of Manchester, large research institutions with expertise in nuclear technologies and waste management would be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. This contract exemplifies the niche opportunities available for institutions with specific technical capacities and aligns with central government efforts towards energy security and innovative waste disposal methods.

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Notice Title

Report on nuclear graphite waste

Notice Description

The Contract will be provided by the supplier through the Nuclear Graphite Research Group (NGRG) who will provide Disposal options for nuclear graphite within the radioactive waste inventory.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067633-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 17 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nuclearcommercial@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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