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University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio - Single Supplier Framework

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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Planning

14 Jul 2026 at 10:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), a public authority under central government, is initiating a procurement process titled "University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio - Single Supplier Framework". This tender, currently in the planning stage, focuses on research and development services, with specific emphasis on managing university research programmes. The procurement activity is situated in the UK, with a supplier engagement event scheduled for 11th August 2026 via MS Teams. Interested parties should reach out via the provided email to participate, and further communications about the tender are expected by 1st September 2026. The contract is estimated to be valued at £16,000,000, with a potential gross value of £19,200,000, and is set to commence on 1st April 2027, concluding on 31st March 2029, with possible renewals extending to 31st March 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services and consultancy. Companies that are equipped to contribute to and manage extensive research programmes with universities, and those capable of supporting the NDA's strategic research and development initiatives would find this framework particularly beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the process seeks to foster diverse supplier engagement, contributing to business growth across the sector. Establishing contracts under this framework can lead to long-term collaborations with the NDA and enhance an organisation's presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio - Single Supplier Framework

Notice Description

The scope will include, but not limited to: 1 - Support to the development and delivery of NDA's University Research Programme. 2 - Establishment and management of contracts with Universities on behalf of the NDA. 3 - Monitoring the impact of the NDA's University R&D Strategy. 4 - Monitoring delivery of NDA's PhD portfolio. 5 - Support to the communication of NDA's University Research Programme. 6 - Direct support of capability in targeted areas A supplier engagement event will take place on MSTeams on 11/08/2026 at 11am (UK Time) To attend the session please e-mail procurement.inbox@nda.gov.uk

Planning Information

A supplier engagement event will take place on MSTeams on 11/08/2026 at 11am (UK Time) To attend the session please e-mail procurement.inbox@nda.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066052-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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