Planning

Enabling Decommissioning, Waste Management & Remediation

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 13:07

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, a central government public authority based in Cumbria, is planning a tender titled "Enabling Decommissioning, Waste Management & Remediation". This tender falls under the services category and pertains to research and development services as well as related consultancy services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st June 2028 and conclude on 30th June 2032. Prospective businesses are advised that a future notice regarding this tender is expected to be published by 1st March 2028.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development and consultancy services within the decommissioning and waste management sectors. With an inclination towards accommodating SMEs, companies with expertise in environmental remediation should find this procurement process particularly enticing. It provides an excellent opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the nuclear sector and collaborate with a major governmental authority dedicated to the safe and efficient decommissioning of nuclear facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enabling Decommissioning, Waste Management & Remediation

Notice Description

Enabling Decommissioning, Waste Management & Remediation - NDA Research Portfolio

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06865b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035651-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20282 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2028 - 30 Jun 2032 4-5 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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