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title: "Anchor Partnership extension with the National Decommissioning Centre (NDC)."
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# Anchor Partnership extension with the National Decommissioning Centre (NDC).

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30d02be0-5052-4c20-8108-e8208e3c4b8d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) awarding a direct contract extension to the National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) for an "Anchor Partnership" aimed at supporting the NDC's research and development programme. This strategic partnership, valued at £200,000, covers services in the research and development and consultancy sector (CPV 73000000), located in Moor Row, England, with key operations also present in Scotland. The award phase was completed on 9th December 2025, with the contract spanning from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. The procurement used a direct award approach, indicating a tailored procurement process based on specific strategic needs above the usual threshold.

This tender offers distinct growth opportunities for businesses operating within the research and development sector, particularly those with interests aligning with the decommissioning landscape. Although this particular contract was awarded through a direct award, it hints at future collaborative partnerships that could be beneficial to businesses specialising in cross-industry R&D solutions. Large enterprises or entities with significant capabilities and experience in strategic partnerships would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future contracting opportunities within the NDA's procurement framework.

## Notice

Anchor Partnership extension with the National Decommissioning Centre (NDC). This direct award for a one-year strategic partnership with the NDC. Service to be procured is a 1-year "anchor partnership" with the National Decommissioning Centre (NDC). This will be the 5th year of cross-industry collaborative working with the NDC. The primary objective of the Partnership is to support and guide the research and development (R&D) programme of the National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) to ensure alignment with industry requirements and priorities. We will be able to influence and guide the research to cover cross-industry requirements that are of interest to the NDA. Anchor Partner status offers the opportunity for us to become part of the National Decommissioning Centre team, to work jointly with them in defining the scope of Research Projects, participate in their design and contribute to their implementation, thereby also influencing the overall strategic direction of the Centre and encouraging and stimulating more R&D. We will have direct access to the personnel and facilities of the Centre to enable effective collaboration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af7471e3-1f16-4d6f-9dc4-78fbea1c5953 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award - Above Threshold |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MOOR ROW |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA24 3HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Egremont North and St Bees |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL DECOMMISSIONING CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af7471e3-1f16-4d6f-9dc4-78fbea1c5953

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af7471e3-1f16-4d6f-9dc4-78fbea1c5953
  29th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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