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Disposal of Orphan Sources collected under National Arrangements for Incidents involving Radiation (NAIR)

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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16 Mar 2026 at 14:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), a central government public authority based in Cumbria, has awarded a contract for the disposal of orphan sources collected under the National Arrangements for Incidents involving Radiation (NAIR). The contract, titled "Disposal of Orphan Sources collected under National Arrangements for Incidents involving Radiation (NAIR)," falls under the services category related to research and development services. The procurement method was direct and below threshold without competition. ACB Ltd, a large company located in Maidstone, is the supplier tasked with managing and disposing of radioactive materials in Liverpool, Bermondsey, and Barnet. This contract, signed on 11th March 2026 and active from 15th March 2026 to 15th July 2026, involves pre-collection engagement, collection, packaging, and disposal of the radioactive sources.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in hazardous waste management, particularly those engaged in research and development services in radiation management. Companies with expertise in handling and disposing of radioactive material, especially those capable of providing quick and efficient responses to radiation incidents, would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. This procurement process reflects a strategic public sector partnership aiming to enhance the safe disposal of potentially hazardous resources, encouraging businesses to develop innovative solutions in waste management and supporting the development of expertise in this niche industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Disposal of Orphan Sources collected under National Arrangements for Incidents involving Radiation (NAIR)

Notice Description

DESNZ have asked us to manage historic sources collected under National Arrangements for Incidents involving Radiation (NAIR). Three lots of sources requiring disposal have been identified. According to DESNZ engagement these sources require collection and management by a source collection agency (SCA). The collection lots are: Liverpool: Boxed Instrument (Ra-226) and depleted Uranium sample Bermondsey: Stick source (Ra-226) Barnet: Two (2) radio luminous dials (Ra-226) and ~5 kg of depleted Uranium Activities undertaken for each slot: 1. Pre-Collection engagement with individual in possession of the sources 2. Collection of the sources from the individual in Barnet 3. Packaging sources at the supplier premises and disposal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023543-2026
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
£13,657 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2026 - 15 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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

ACB

Further Information

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