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title: "Third Party Administrator to manage claims, on behalf of Rutherford Indemnity Ltd and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA)"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
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# Third Party Administrator to manage claims, on behalf of Rutherford Indemnity Ltd and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA)

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd74136e-97bd-4983-adee-1217d09c808c

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), located at Herdus House, Moor Row, England, is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "Third Party Administrator to manage claims, on behalf of Rutherford Indemnity Ltd and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA)." This procurement falls under the category of Financial and Insurance Services, with a significant engagement event set for 13th January 2021, between 2 PM and 4 PM, and a deadline for confirmation of participation by 9th January 2021 at 16:00. The NDA is responsible for overseeing nuclear decommissioning and maintaining 17 sites across the UK, including England, Scotland, and Wales, and aims to procure a provider capable of managing claims arising from significant incidents.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the financial and insurance services sector, particularly those experienced in third party administration and claims management. Organisations that specialise in handling liability claims and those that can demonstrate operational readiness to respond to major incidents would be well-suited to compete. The NDA's requirement for an independent provider reflects a growing emphasis on robust frameworks for claims management in high-stakes environments, creating potential for innovative solutions from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) eager to expand their market presence.

## Notice

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and its captive insurer, Rutherford Indemnity Limited (RIL), are looking to procure third party administration services for the management and handling of third party property and liability claims resulting from a significant incident. NDA is responsible for the decommissioning and cleaning up of nuclear facilities and own 17 sites across England, Scotland and Wales plus the associated liabilities and assets. NDA is a non-departmental public body created under the Energy Act 2004 establishing the overall strategy, allocation of budgets, setting targets and monitoring progress. On-site activities are carried out by a workforce of approximately 16,000 who are employed by NDA Subsidiaries and private sector Site Licence companies. To ensure that NDA and RIL are prepared to operationally respond to 'off-site' and transportation liability claims events, an independent provider of third party administration and claims management services is required. NDA and RIL would like to invite organisations to attend an online discussion regarding the most appropriate way to provide third party administration services in the event of a major incident occurring. The session will take place online (Microsoft Teams ) on Wednesday 13th of January between 2 and 4pm The deadline to confirm participation is the 9th January 2021 16:00 via Procurement.inbox@nda.gov.uk We will acknowledge receipt of your interest and send further information of the discussion agenda

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/640621f5-4e6a-4cee-b12a-c91bad768545 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Jan 2021 |
| 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

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2020 at 14:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/640621f5-4e6a-4cee-b12a-c91bad768545

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/640621f5-4e6a-4cee-b12a-c91bad768545
  2nd December 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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