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Membership of Strategic Technology and Innovation Management (2026)

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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16 Feb 2026 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has engaged IfM Engage Ltd for their Membership of Strategic Technology and Innovation Management (2026), a project focused on research and networking collaborations. This tender, classified under research and development services, falls within the industry's services category and has been directly awarded without competition as it was below the threshold. Located at Herdus House in the Westlakes Science and Technology Park, Cumbria, the contract commenced on 1 January 2026 and will run until the end of 2031, with the official contract signature date matching the start date.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in technology management and innovation research. Since this is a direct award, traditional competitive bidding was not required, yet it underscores the potential for collaboration and engagement with an esteemed academic body like the Institute for Manufacturing at the University of Cambridge. Companies in strategic technology management and those specialising in industry-specific research and consultancy services may find membership fruitful, providing avenues for gaining insights and influencing technical innovation practices through regular academic conferences and member events orchestrated by the consortium.

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Notice Title

Membership of Strategic Technology and Innovation Management (2026)

Notice Description

The Strategic Technology and Innovation Management (STIM) consortium is a practice-oriented research and networking collaboration between industrial partners and the Centre for Technology Management which is part of the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) at the University of Cambridge. It delivers a combination of practical and academic outputs relevant to the management of technical innovation funded through financial contributions from industrial members. Summaries of the research are presented at regular member events, relevant academic conferences and in relevant academic journals. An end of year summary of research is provided and the outputs shared with the NDA group.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013865-2026
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

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
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

IFM ENGAGE

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