Notice Information
Notice Title
715724483_V2 The Provision of Nuclear Site Safety Justification (NSSJ) Services at HMNB Devonport
Notice Description
Description of the Procurement The fundamental aim of the Naval Site Safety Justification (NSSJ) contract is to procure the provision of an integrated Project Management Service (PMS) to support the continued authorisation and safe operation of HM Naval Base (HMNB) Devonport. The contract provides specialist capability to deliver project management, nuclear safety advice, safety case production and maintenance, and Periodic Review of Safety (PRS) activities, under a pro rata model. These services ensure that the Naval Base Commander's Site Safety Justification documentation remains current, robust, and fully compliant with: * MoD Authorisation Conditions * MoD Naval Nuclear Safety Principles (NNSP) * Applicable Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator (DNSR) standards In addition to technical delivery, the contract supports knowledge transfer and information sharing to strengthen the Authority's Intelligent Customer (IC) capability. Scope of Services The services to be provided under this contract include, but are not limited to: 1. Nuclear Safety Case Management and Support * Provision of specialist nuclear safety advice reflecting modern civil nuclear practice. * Management, review, and maintenance of the full suite of HMNB Devonport nuclear safety cases and supporting documentation. * Support to the Naval Base Design Authority in ensuring safety justification documentation remains authorised and compliant throughout its lifecycle. 2. Nuclear Authorised Documentation Review Programme (NADRP) Support * Support for documentation production, review, update, and tracking activities using the Nuclear Authorised Documentation Review Programme (NADRP). * Delivery of tasks assigned via NADRP in accordance with programme priorities and Design Authority requirements. * Flexible and reactive support for new documentation tasks driven by the submarine operational programme, including delivery to demanding timelines. 3. Periodic Review of Safety (PRS) Support * Full-time technical support to the PRS Lead, managed through the Design Authority PRS Assistant Head role. * Subject matter review and assessment activity contributing to the successful delivery of the Naval Base PRS programme. 4. Intelligent Customer (IC) Support * Independent IC support to the Design Authority Safety Justification Delivery Manager (SJDM). * Provision of an experienced safety engineer to assess NSSJ documentation during production, review, and approval stages. * Assurance that IC activities remain independent from document authorship and production. 5. Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Transfer * Support to the Naval Base in fostering a culture of continuous improvement in nuclear safety management. * Knowledge sharing and mentoring to enhance internal capability and resilience within the Authority. Delivery Context and Experience Requirements The service provider is required to bring a high level of knowledge and experience in nuclear safety case management, with a strong understanding of the MOD environment. This includes experience of operating within the challenges of balancing a demanding military operational programme with the stringent requirements of nuclear safety regulation. The provider is expected to work within established HMNB Devonport nuclear safety management arrangements while applying relevant external experience and best practice to enhance safety performance.
Lot Information
Lot 1
Options: option to extend by 2 x 1 year periods
Renewal: 2 x 1 year periods
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-064c87
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034011-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
98 - Other community, social and personal services
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- CPV Codes
71356300 - Technical support services
72224000 - Project management consultancy services
79417000 - Safety consultancy services
98113100 - Nuclear safety services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £10,160,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- £10,160,000 £10M-£100M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 16 Jul 20263 months to go
- Future Notice Date
- 6 Mar 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- PLYMOUTH
- Postcode
- PL2 2BG
- Post Town
- Plymouth
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLK South West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLK4 Devon
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLK41 Plymouth
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Plymouth
- Electoral Ward
- Devonport
- Westminster Constituency
- Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034011-2026
15th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033169-2026
13th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011875-2026
10th February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
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