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Security by Design

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO

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06 Feb 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has recently completed a public procurement process for developing a "Security by Design" Technical Awareness Guide. This project is centred on embedding security principles within future nuclear projects, specifically targeting Small and Advanced Modular Reactors. The procurement falls under the services category and took place in London, UK, with a status of 'complete'. The procurement was directly awarded to the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory without competition, reflecting a below-threshold procurement method as defined by UK legislation 2023/54. The contract commenced on 21 January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2026, with a total contract value of £35,994 GBP.

This tender can provide substantial opportunities for businesses involved in technical services within the nuclear sector. Companies with expertise in creating awareness guides and those focused on security solutions in nuclear projects may find opportunities for future collaboration. While this particular contract was awarded directly, understanding the principles and content of the project may offer insights for businesses aiming to participate in future competitive tenders where similar expertise is required. Organisations experienced with government standards and possessing a strong foothold in nuclear innovations would be particularly well-suited to such prospects.

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Notice Title

Security by Design

Notice Description

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero are commissioning a Security by Design Technical Awareness Guide. The UK endorses Security by Design as a fundamental principle that should be embedded into all future nuclear projects, particularly Small and Advanced Modular Reactors. This project intends to target 'myths' about security by design and debunk them. This will be achieved by creating a Technical Awareness Guide that explains the benefits of Security by Design.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011007-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,995 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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 2EG
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

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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