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title: "GK25-16"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a4e62f5d-3eff-45fa-a266-9852ab0c11d6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-20"
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# GK25-16

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4e62f5d-3eff-45fa-a266-9852ab0c11d6

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has concluded the award stage of a procurement process titled "GK25-16," focusing on research and development services related to "The Chemistry of HEX (UF6) during storage and its implications for Lifecycle Management." This particular procurement was carried out using a selective method of call-off from a framework agreement, representing the completion phase of the tender. The contract, valued at £78,376.98, is set to commence on 19th February 2026 and will run until 20th November 2026, with delivery expected in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly within the nuclear and environmental sectors. Organisations with expertise in lifecycle management and chemical analysis would be well-suited to benefit from future similar opportunities. Although it appears not specifically oriented towards small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger specialised companies engaged in consultancy and applied research could find lucrative prospects with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority contracts.

## Notice

The Chemistry of HEX (UF6) during storage and its implications for Lifecycle Management

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee99e8c-074f-4295-af5e-33ab4278659f |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,376 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDEN NUCLEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee99e8c-074f-4295-af5e-33ab4278659f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee99e8c-074f-4295-af5e-33ab4278659f
  20th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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