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Strategic assessment of disposal capability'

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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31 Oct 2025 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, a central government public authority, conducted a procurement process for a project titled "Strategic assessment of disposal capability" in the research and development services category. Located in Cumbria, United Kingdom, this procurement was carried out through a direct award method, bypassing competition due to it being below the threshold. The award phase was completed with Veolia Nuclear Solutions UK Limited selected as the supplier. The contract commenced on 3rd November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £88,653.60.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within research and development and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in nuclear solutions and disposal capabilities. Large enterprises like Veolia, capable of executing specialised strategic assessments, are well-suited for such contracts. The project aligns with the pressing needs of the nuclear industry, offering the potential for significant business development and strengthening their portfolio of complex government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic assessment of disposal capability'

Notice Description

Strategic assessment of disposal capability - Direct Award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d797
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069943-2025
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,878 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Madeline Jones
Contact Email
madeline.jones@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01925802875

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

VEOLIA NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS

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