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Nuclear Industry Risk Advisory Board (NIRAB)

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO

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21 May 2026 at 10:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, located in London, UK, as the buying organisation. The contract is titled "Nuclear Industry Risk Advisory Board (NIRAB)" and falls under the services category, particularly business services related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This procurement is part of an initiative supporting the reconvening of an advisory board for regulatory decision-making in the nuclear sector. The procurement utilises a direct award method due to the necessity for continuity in expertise. The contract, valued at £230,000, commences on 10th June 2026 and extends to 31st March 2027. The supplier is the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory, based in Warrington.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing expert advisory and consultancy services, especially those with experience in government and regulatory frameworks of the nuclear sector. The direct award process favoured continuity of expertise, which hints at potential for businesses with established credentials in the sector to build long-term strategic partnerships with government bodies. Given the focus on developing robust governance and operational frameworks, businesses that can offer innovative governance solutions or possess unique insights into regulatory processes may find particular success in this arena. This contract underscores the importance of maintaining strong industry relationships and a proven track record in advisory roles within high-security sectors like nuclear energy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nuclear Industry Risk Advisory Board (NIRAB)

Notice Description

This project supports the reconvening of the Nuclear Innovation and Research Advisory Board (NIRAB), an independent expert advisory body providing advice to DESNZ on risk based regulatory decision-making in the nuclear sector, linked to the implementation of recommendation 6 of the Nuclear Regulatory Review. The scope of work covers development of the Board's governance and operating framework, drafting the Terms of Reference, defining the roles and responsibilities of the Chair and panel members, running the recruitment process, engagement with DESNZ officials and stakeholders, and secretariat support for the Board meetings.

Procurement Information

Due to the need for continuity of expertise and the disproportionate operational and delivery risk associated with appointing an alternative provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ebc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051599-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AW
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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