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Outreach Programme and Cyber Lab

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has progressed to the award stage in its procurement process for the "Outreach Programme and Cyber Lab." This initiative falls within the services category and focuses on educational outreach in schools and enhancing cybersecurity lab capabilities at Energus in Cumbria, United Kingdom. The process was executed through a direct award procurement method, justified by the necessity to maintain compatibility with existing services. The project is slated to begin on 1 April 2026 and is expected to run until 31 March 2028, with a potential extension to March 2029. The contract values at a gross amount of £432,000, and prospective participants should note that the standstill period ends on 13 March 2026, with the contract signature scheduled for 20 March 2026.

This tender, awarded to Energus, anticipates significant business opportunities in youth education and cybersecurity, especially for organisations that can deliver training and outreach programmes effectively. Businesses experienced in laboratory services, large-scale educational initiatives, or operating within the cybersecurity domain in the United Kingdom would find this procurement a ripe opportunity for growth. The potential for contract renewal suggests sustained engagement and stable business prospects, fostering long-term development and involvement in vital community-focused and technology-driven projects. Organisations looking to expand their footprint in public sector services and collaborate with central government authorities would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outreach Programme and Cyber Lab

Notice Description

- Supporting the Outreach programme (formerly knows as Cyber First) involving work delivered in schools with children aged 14-18. Opportunity for grads and apprentices to support careers and inspiration talks. - Upgrade of existing Cyber lab at Energus, which is used for training of apprentices and graduates and for running exercises. Energus is a non-for-profit organisation, part of the NDA Group.

Procurement Information

a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066235
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019532-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

ENERGUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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