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title: "University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio - Single Supplier Framework"
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# University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio - Single Supplier Framework

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85f677d4-e569-426a-95e5-0882a74600e8

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has awarded a contract for 'University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio - Single Supplier Framework' to the National Nuclear Laboratory. The procurement process was completed under an Open Procedure (above threshold), with a contract period starting on April 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2026. The tender period ended on November 14, 2023. The procurement falls under the services category and is related to research and experimental development services.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses interested in providing support services for university research programmes and managing contracts with universities. Companies well-suited to compete in this tender should have experience in research and development services within the specified industry category. The contract's value is GBP 10,000,000, and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, as the buying organisation, is seeking to engage a single supplier for this framework, offering potential for long-term collaboration and growth.

## Notice

University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio - Single Supplier Framework Consisting of: - Support to the development of NDA's University Research Programme - Support to the delivery of NDA's University Research Programme - Establishment and management of contracts with Universities on behalf of the NDA - Monitoring the impact of the NDA's University R&D Strategy - Monitoring delivery of NDA's PhD portfolio - Support to the communication of NDA's University Research Programme - Innovation of NDA's University Research Programme Initial 24 Month Term (PS2,500,000 per annum - Not Guaranteed) Plus two extension options of up to 12-months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f8b4085-97e8-4438-b76d-32e76474ba87 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 NUCLEAR LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2024 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f8b4085-97e8-4438-b76d-32e76474ba87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f8b4085-97e8-4438-b76d-32e76474ba87
  4th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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