Planning

Provision of Services for Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Archive Ltd

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 10:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, a central government public authority based in Cumbria, United Kingdom, is initiating a tender for the "Provision of Services for Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Archive Ltd." Currently at the planning stage, this procurement is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on records management. The contract period is set to commence on 1st July 2029 and conclude on 30th June 2032, with a potential extension until 30th June 2034. Key future milestones include the notice publication planned for 19th April 2027. The planned procurement aims to continue the provision of services under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54.

This opportunity opens a significant avenue for businesses specialised in records management services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in handling archival services and the ability to align with the decommissioning sector’s standards are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender allows businesses the chance to secure a substantial contract with a prominent government authority, potentially enhancing their market presence and contributing to their portfolio of high-profile projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Services for Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Archive Ltd

Notice Description

Provision of Services for Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Archive Ltd. The incumbent contract has contractual extension provisions which may be utilized and therefore may impact on the Contract and Tender Dates below.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a099
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047648-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79996100 - Records management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Apr 202712 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2029 - 30 Jun 2032 3-4 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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