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03 Jun 2026 at 08:53

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30 Apr 2026 at 10:17

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29 Apr 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, a central government public authority based in Cumbria, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for a Multi-spectral self-contained Asbestos Detection System. This contract was awarded directly to The University of Strathclyde, a large-scale supplier located in Glasgow, under the procurement method of direct award due to the intellectual property developed by the supplier. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the final contract being signed on 14 May 2026, and is set to run until 13 February 2028. The tender is classified under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and experimental development services, with a total contract value amounting to GBP 941,114.76 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the research and development sector, especially those with capabilities in advanced detection technologies. SMEs and large enterprises with expertise in designing and developing similar systems could see potential for growth by aligning their services with such specialised governmental needs. The involvement of a renowned institution like The University of Strathclyde highlights the value placed on innovative solutions and provides an excellent reference point for other entities aiming to compete in this domain.

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Notice Title

Multi-spectral self contained Asbestos Detection System

Notice Description

Provision of a Multi-spectral self contained Asbestos Detection System

Procurement Information

IP Developed by supplier

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052170-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£784,262 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£784,262 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 13 Feb 2028 1-2 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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