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DPC Membership 2026/2027

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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27 May 2026 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, a central government public authority located in Cumbria, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "DPC Membership 2026/2027," falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and development services and related consultancy. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, with a procurement stage currently complete as the contract has been awarded. The award was granted to the Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC), a large business based in York, and the contract period is set from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028. The contract was signed on 20th May 2026, with a total gross value of £21,978.

This tender opportunity can significantly enhance business growth for companies specialising in digital preservation and related consultancy services, providing access to specialist resources and collaborative networking. Large enterprises with expertise in archival digital collections and a robust understanding of research and development services are especially well-suited to compete in such procurements. This contract also offers prospects to engage with a prestigious government authority, fostering long-term partnerships and building a reputation within the public sector.

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Notice Title

DPC Membership 2026/2027

Notice Description

The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) provides access to: * specialist resources * a unique network of peer advisors * collaborative opportunities These are essential for the promotion, preservation and development of the NDA's Archival digital collections. Membership fees from 2026 - 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a575
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049406-2026
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
£18,315 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
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

DIGITAL PRESERVATION COALITION (DPC

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