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C29663.016 - Evolving the NDA's Grand Challenges for 2035

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

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23 Oct 2026 at 14:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority commissioned research and consultancy services to evolve its Grand Challenges for 2035. The work is a call-off from the Authority’s strategy framework and concerns shaping or developing the long-term challenges that guide its work. The published contract title identifies the subject, but does not set out a more detailed scope or describe specific research activities or deliverables. The buying organisation is the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, a central government body. The Authority is based in Cumbria; the procurement data does not identify a separate delivery location for the work. The service falls within research, development and related consultancy, rather than the supply of goods or construction work. This is a strategic advisory assignment linked to the Authority’s wider programme, rather than a general consultancy requirement unrelated to nuclear decommissioning.

The procurement is complete: TUV SUD Ltd was selected and the contract is active. It was awarded through a selective, below-threshold call-off from the Authority’s strategy framework, without a competitive call-off. The contract was signed on 23 October 2026 and runs from 26 October 2026 to 25 April 2027. Its value is £70,162.50 excluding VAT and £84,195 including VAT. There is one lot. The award is for research and consultancy services, but the published procurement data does not describe the evaluation criteria or supplier eligibility requirements. Contract performance is measured through monthly project updates on costs and delivery, deliverables against proposed timelines and costs, and adherence to an approved change process. Social value is reported quarterly, including action to address inequality in employment, skills and pay within the contract workforce.

For suppliers competing for similar work from the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, this award shows demand for strategic research and consultancy to develop long-term organisational challenges, delivered through the Authority’s strategy framework. A credible competitor would need to demonstrate the ability to shape complex, future-facing priorities and turn research into deliverables that meet agreed specifications, timelines and costings. Reliable project management would be important: the contract requires regular progress reporting, visibility of costs and delivery, and disciplined control of changes and additional expenditure. Suppliers should also be able to evidence social value as part of delivery, including practical action on employment, skills and pay inequality in the contract workforce, with reporting built into project governance. The award indicates a focused professional-services assignment, rather than a large-scale works or goods contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C29663.016 - Evolving the NDA's Grand Challenges for 2035

Notice Description

C29663.016 - Evolving the NDA's Grand Challenges for 2035 - Call Off from Strategy Framework C29663

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078f47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100598-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,162 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 25 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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