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i3P Membership 2026

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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21 May 2026 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "i3P Membership 2026". This contract, focusing on the services industry category, specifically in research and development services and consultancy, was conducted through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract has been awarded to Connected Places Catapult, a large UK supplier located in Central Milton Keynes, and covers the membership of the Infrastructure Industry Innovation Partnership (i3P). The contract period extends from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a gross contract value of £36,000, and was signed on 19th May 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for organisations involved in research and development and consultancy services. The nature of this contract, with its focus on innovation partnerships, offers a platform for businesses specialising in advanced infrastructure solutions to engage with central government initiatives and collaborate on cutting-edge projects. Companies with expertise in developing innovative, sustainable infrastructure solutions would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities, fostering business growth and expanding their engagement with prominent public sector bodies such as the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.

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Notice Title

i3P Membership 2026

Notice Description

Membership of the Infrastructure Industry Innovation Partnership (i3P), operated by the Connected Places Catapult

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046790-2026
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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT

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