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13 Jul 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, a central government public authority based in Cumbria, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "C29663.002 - SF R&D Support" under the industry category of research and development services. The contracting process reached the award stage on 13 July 2026, with TUV SUD Limited being awarded the contract. The procurement method used was selective, executed as an award under a framework. This contract is particularly focused on research and development and related consultancy services, centralising on strategic framework support for a specified period from 20 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, with the potential for a two-month extension upon approval.

This procurement opportunity, valued at approximately £164,316.60 gross, offers substantial business growth potential for entities involved in research and development, particularly those capable of providing exceptional consultancy services. The opportunity aligns well with larger organisations familiar with framework contracts or those with substantial experience in public sector collaborations. Businesses specialising in innovation and technological advancements in the research and development field, like TUV SUD Limited, stand to gain a strong foothold by participating in such government-led initiatives, enhancing their service offerings, and expanding their market presence within the sector.

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Notice Title

C29663.002 - SF R&D Support

Notice Description

C29663.002 - SF R&D Support Call Off from Strategy Framework C29663

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c99c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065654-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
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
£136,930 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

TUV SUD

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