Award

Strategic assessment of disposal capability'

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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31 Oct 2025 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, based in Cumbria, has completed the procurement of a strategic assessment of disposal capability. This award, dated 31 October 2025, follows a direct award procurement method as it fell below the competitive threshold. The contract, valued at £87,018 gross, was awarded to Augean South Limited, a large-scale business located in West Yorkshire. The contract is set to commence on 3 November 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2026, under the jurisdiction of legislation UKPGA 2023/54, focusing on services related to research and development consultancy.

This tender represents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses in the research and development sector, specifically those with expertise in strategic assessments within the waste disposal industry. The procurement process, being a direct award, highlights the potential for businesses with specialised skills and a proven track record in similar fields to engage in contracts without competitive bidding. Large enterprises with capabilities in providing strategic consultancy services, particularly those able to operate within the set geographical areas, would find this type of procurement advantageous for expanding their portfolio and market presence.

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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-05d7d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070034-2025
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
£72,515 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUGEAN SOUTH

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