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title: "PU Ceramics Academic Hub"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-661702f5-f000-4bca-9dec-0162ddb33fea"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
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# PU Ceramics Academic Hub

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-661702f5-f000-4bca-9dec-0162ddb33fea

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is planning the PU Ceramics Academic Hub procurement process. This tender falls under the research services category, specifically focusing on research and development services related to plutonium. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 22nd July 2024.

This opportunity is suitable for SMEs looking to engage in research projects related to ceramic materials within the nuclear industry. Companies interested in collaborating with universities to undertake PhD projects and receive funding from the NDA would find this tender attractive. The NDA has scheduled an engagement event on 24th July 2024, providing a platform for interested suppliers to register and participate in the procurement process.

## Notice

The NDA will fund a Research Hub, which will be either a single university or small consortium of universities, to undertake ~4 new PhD projects each year for 5 years, with continuous support from ~2 full time Postdoctoral researchers and 0.5FTE of an academic post. Support will be provided until the completion of all PhD projects. The research scopes will be defined with the help of subject matter experts from the NDA Group and these same Subject matter Experts will provide in-kind support throughout with a view to utilising the output of the Research Hub in NDA Group programmes. The contract will be based on NDA's anticipated funding of circa PS1M per annum (To be confirmed: PS5-6M in total) The NDA shall host an engagement event on 24th July 2024 10am - 12:00pm. To register your attendance please email: ambar.saeed@nda.gov.uk for this requirement. Please type in the header "C19784 Research Hub". This supplier event will be carried out via a Microsoft teams conference, and a link will be shared prior to the proposed date. The NDA would like a maximum of 2 members of staff per supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b6b89a3-8d45-4247-833c-5c122a4e788f |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA |
| 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

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 09342000 - Plutonium
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2024 at 10:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b6b89a3-8d45-4247-833c-5c122a4e788f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b6b89a3-8d45-4247-833c-5c122a4e788f
  17th June 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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