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title: "Direct Research Portfolio - Prior Information Notice 2019/S 139-342393"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-53075212-9072-490d-9774-448c5feb6385"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
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# Direct Research Portfolio - Prior Information Notice 2019/S 139-342393

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53075212-9072-490d-9774-448c5feb6385

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Direct Research Portfolio - Prior Information Notice 2019/S 139-342393". This initiative falls under the industry category of Research and Development services (CPV code: 73000000) and is set to take place in various locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the Channel Islands. A significant deadline to note is the engagement end date, which is 16th September 2019. The NDA is preparing new Framework Agreements to replace current ones expiring in early 2020, and a supplier information day is scheduled for 18th September 2019 in West Cumbria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those with expertise in decommissioning technologies and related consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the NDA is seeking to foster innovation and technical skills through this procurement process. Businesses capable of delivering on the three identified Framework Agreements—university interactions, integrated waste management, and spent fuel management—will find this a valuable avenue for growth and collaboration within the nuclear sector.

## Notice

The DRP is the NDA's strategic R&D portfolio and involves Research and Development (R&D) that informs the development of NDA's strategy, develops innovative decommissioning and clean-up technology and supports the development of key technical skills fundamental to the NDA's decommissioning mission. The 3 Framework Agreements which support the DRP are: 1) University interactions, single supplier; 2) Integrated waste management and site restoration and decommissioning, multi supplier; 3) Spent fuel and nuclear materials, multi supplier. The current Framework Agreements will expire in March and April 2020 and as part of the sourcing process for the new Framework Agreements, NDA is holding a supplier information day on 18.9.2019 in West Cumbria. Should your organisation wish to attend this session please email procurement.inbox@nda.gov.uk to register your interest in attending. Attendance will be limited to 3 people per organisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ededcd-e520-49b3-8a99-2daab969eb57 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2019 at 14:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ededcd-e520-49b3-8a99-2daab969eb57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ededcd-e520-49b3-8a99-2daab969eb57
  22nd July 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/nda

## Provenance

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