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Cambridge University Industry Club Membership

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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02 Mar 2026 at 09:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has engaged in a direct procurement process with the University of Cambridge for the "Cambridge University Industry Club Membership" contract. This contract supports the University's Nuclear Energy M.Phil programme, fostering ongoing research and the development of nuclear skills within the UK. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services. Located in Cumbria, UK's North West region, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority awarded the contract without competition due to its below-threshold nature, with a gross value of £24,000. The contract period spans from 30th September 2025 to 30th September 2026, and its status is classified as active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for entities in the research and consultancy sectors, specifically those involved with academic and scientific developments. Businesses that focus on nuclear research, environmental sciences, and educational collaborations stand to benefit from this procurement opportunity, as it not only enhances their reputational standing but also provides support for impactful research outcomes. The involvement of the University of Cambridge showcases a pivotal partnership, highlighting the tender's appeal to large-scale educational and research institutions that can effectively contribute to the UK's nuclear industry advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridge University Industry Club Membership

Notice Description

We are supporting University of Cambridge Nuclear Energy M.Phil programme through Cambridge University Nuclear Industry Club. We have been supporting this programme for many years. Membership of the Nuclear Industry Club is mainly there to enable continued nuclear research at Cambridge, and development of nuclear skills in the UK. The direct benefits of the membership are limited to reputational benefits and minor research outcomes. Over the last few years we have had three M.Phil students undertaking research for us two on Brexit (Nuclear Industry Impact Assessment and Supply Chain Impact Assessment) and one on Radiopharmaceuticals (re-use of waste - legal and policy background). The quality of research has been good and it has helped us progress these areas providing a direct benefit. If these reports were sought from the supply chain the cost is likely to have been in excess of the membership fees, however while the work done by the students is of high quality it does require level of effort to steer the work and as such can't directly be equated to consultancy support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018235-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

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