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Outreach Programme and Cyber Lab

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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27 Mar 2026 at 14:55

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04 Mar 2026 at 14:41

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04 Mar 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has awarded a contract for the "Outreach Programme and Cyber Lab" as part of its public procurement process. This initiative focuses on supporting outreach work in schools for young individuals aged 14 to 18 and upgrading the Cyber Lab at Energus, located in Cumbria, UK. The contract, valued at £360,000, starts on 1 April 2026 and runs until 31 March 2028, with an option for a one-year extension. By utilising the direct award procurement method, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority continues to work with Energus, a large-scale supplier and non-profit organisation within the NDA Group. Scheduled updates and comprehensive reporting will ensure project transparency and effectiveness throughout its duration.

This tender encompasses a range of laboratory services within the "services" procurement category, presenting potential growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in educational outreach and cyber lab technologies. Companies specialising in educational training, laboratory services, and technology development, particularly those focusing on apprenticeships and graduate programmes, are highly suited to explore engagement opportunities with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. By integrating established operations with Energus, businesses can enhance their service offerings, foster new partnerships, and contribute to advancing educational and technological initiatives within the UK.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066235
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028625-2026
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
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
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20262 months 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
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

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

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