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title: "UKIFS Justification Application Decision Document Preparation"
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# UKIFS Justification Application Decision Document Preparation

Buyer: DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f5863e0-9b76-42ad-be68-a294394bcf98

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process titled "UKIFS Justification Application Decision Document Preparation" under the Defra Nuclear Power Regulatory Justification Services Framework. The contract, valued at £150,139.40, involves the provision of external nuclear energy consultancy expertise to support the assessment of new nuclear power classes or types of practice. Defra group Commercial, based in London, is the buying organisation, and the project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on environmental issues consultancy services. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, culminating in an active award on 15 May 2026, with the contract in effect from 1 June 2026 to 30 September 2026, located in London, UK.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for large consultancy firms specialising in environmental and technical analysis services within the nuclear energy sector. Given the specific expertise required and the structured procurement process via a framework agreement, businesses already experienced in handling complex regulatory and justification processes for nuclear projects would be well-suited to compete. Such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and provide access to ongoing regulatory consultancy opportunities managed by government departments like Defra.

## Notice

Permitted direct award of a all-off Contract under the Defra Nuclear Power Regulatory Justification Services Framework. As the Justifying Authority, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has responsibility for overseeing applications for new nuclear power classes or types of practice (CTP) as set out in the Justification of Practices Involving Ionising Radiation Regulations (the Regulations). Defra requires external nuclear energy consultancy expertise to support its justification assessment to determine whether the CTP described in a new Application is justified as a new CTP and has procured the services of a suitably experienced and qualified contractor through the Defra Nuclear Power Regulatory Justification Services Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eee8e5e-64f4-4f56-82ea-767e0b17c39a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,139 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,139 |
| 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 | DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENERGY, SAFETY AND RISK CONSULTANTS (UK) LIMITED 1 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eee8e5e-64f4-4f56-82ea-767e0b17c39a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eee8e5e-64f4-4f56-82ea-767e0b17c39a
  18th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0e70040-f519-4283-9378-2955024361fe
  Task_Order_Form_C33946_ESRC Ltd _Final_Redacted

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