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University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

14 Jul 2026 at 10:19

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

10 Jun 2026 at 15:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 10:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), headquartered at Herdus House, Westlakes Science and Technology Park, Cumbria, UK, is initiating a tender for the "University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio". This tender is intended to establish a framework aimed at enhancing research and development services, pivotal for the NDA group. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage as of 14th July 2026, is to be conducted through an open competition, classified under the services category. The intended contract period begins on 1st April 2027 and extends until 30th March 2029, with provisions for renewal up to 31st March 2031.

This procurement process presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development services. Companies equipped to provide consultancy and development services aligned with the stringent requirements of the NDA will find this framework particularly promising, given the NDA's commitment to fostering university collaborations and advancing the nuclear decommissioning field. The open competition method ensures that the process is accessible, encouraging a broad spectrum of service providers to participate and contribute to the strategic objectives of the NDA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio

Notice Description

University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio - Framework for NDA group

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068627
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066055-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20282 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 30 Mar 2029 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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