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Online Digital Library 2026-2028

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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28 May 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, based in Cumbria, has completed the procurement process for the "Online Digital Library 2026-2028" project. This contract, which is in the awarding stage, involves the provision of an online digital library comprising academic and non-fiction books, falling under the services category of the library services industry. The procurement, conducted through a direct method below threshold without competition, began with the contract notice published on 28th May 2026, and the contract period runs from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028. Located in the United Kingdom, the contract was awarded to Perlego Limited, an SME based in London, at a gross value of £104,160.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital library services, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive collections of academic and non-fiction resources. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on digital media, educational content, and library services can find this procurement type, which involved a direct approach without competition, to be an advantageous model for engagement with central government departments. The collaboration with a central government authority like the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority could significantly enhance the visibility and market reach of businesses in this sector.

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Notice Title

Online Digital Library 2026-2028

Notice Description

Provision of online digital library for the collection of academic and non-fiction books.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050334-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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

PERLEGO

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