Planning

Spent Fuel and Nuclear Materials

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 13:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is seeking to initiate a procurement process for services related to Spent Fuel and Nuclear Materials, under the NDA Research Portfolio. The process currently stands at the planning stage with details released through a pipeline notice. Located in Cumbria, United Kingdom, this project falls under the industry category of Research and Development services. The planned start date for contract execution is set for 1st June 2028, concluding on 30th June 2032. Future communications regarding this tender will be issued by 1st March 2028.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development and consultancy services concerning nuclear materials and spent fuel. Companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with expertise in these areas are well-suited to compete for this contract, given the suitability criteria tailored to support SME participation. With the backing of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, businesses can engage in vital work that supports central government initiatives, opening avenues for innovation and development in a specialised sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Spent Fuel and Nuclear Materials

Notice Description

Spent Fuel and Nuclear Materials - NDA Research Portfolio

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068664
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035665-2026
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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