--- title: "NUCLEAR ENERGY REGULATORY JUSTIFICATION SERVICES FRAMEWORK" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cf8c2832-9f90-423f-ab55-d61fd5e248fc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cf8c2832-9f90-423f-ab55-d61fd5e248fc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf8c2832-9f90-423f-ab55-d61fd5e248fc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf8c2832-9f90-423f-ab55-d61fd5e248fc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2025-02-21" --- # NUCLEAR ENERGY REGULATORY JUSTIFICATION SERVICES FRAMEWORK Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf8c2832-9f90-423f-ab55-d61fd5e248fc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cf8c2832-9f90-423f-ab55-d61fd5e248fc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf8c2832-9f90-423f-ab55-d61fd5e248fc.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has initiated an open tender process for the "Nuclear Energy Regulatory Justification Services Framework". This procurement falls under the industry categories of nuclear-power station construction work, environmental consultation, and technical analysis. The procurement aims to establish a framework of up to 12 suppliers to provide nuclear expertise to aid the Nuclear Justification Team in advising the Secretary of State on new nuclear energy technologies. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender stage officially started on 21 February 2025. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 2 May 2025, and the contract period will run from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2030. Services are expected to be provided across various regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms with expertise in nuclear energy, environmental impact assessment, and technical consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the framework's predisposal towards SME suitability. The successful suppliers will benefit from long-term engagement with Defra, providing specialised analyses, technical advice, and support services. Businesses capable of preparing detailed reports, offering expert consultation, and co-authoring decision documents will be well-suited to this tender. Such involvement could enhance their profile and lead to further opportunities within the nuclear regulation sector. ## Notice The Authority has an agreement with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to fulfil specific elements of the Justification process, as Justifying Authority for new nuclear energy technologies. The Authority's Nuclear Justification Team's role is to advise the SoS so that the SoS may determine the class or type of practice (CTP) that pertains to any application it receives from the nuclear industry and to decide whether the CTP is Justified or not. The Authority wishes to establish a framework of up to 12 suppliers who have the requisite nuclear expertise to provide advice throughout the Justification process. The Authority's Nuclear Justification Team will use the services and deliverables provided by Framework Suppliers to inform its recommendations to the Secretary of State (SoS) in respect of an appropriate CTP and whether it is Justified. The objective for this Framework is to appoint Framework Suppliers with the capability to provide the following services: * Undertake specific analyses and provide technical advice to inform Justification decisions on new nuclear energy technologies including but not limited to: o preparing detailed and comprehensive written reports, in an agreed manner and timeline, as required o presenting, explaining and discussing report findings to/with the NJ Team, statutory consultees and other stakeholders as required o other related analysis and technical advice as required. * Provide ongoing technical support to the NJ Team, including but not limited to: o providing expert knowledge, advice and support to enable interpretation and understanding of technical aspects and implications of data and information relevant to the Justification assessment process o providing advice on robustness of evidence, gaps in evidence and methods o providing access to expert bodies to approach to provide supplementary evidence where needed o co-authoring draft and final Decision documents with the NJ Team o other related technical support as required. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome. Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92753456-3016-45f6-b1bf-83029f04acf3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,650,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 45251110 - Nuclear-power station construction work - 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction - 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92753456-3016-45f6-b1bf-83029f04acf3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92753456-3016-45f6-b1bf-83029f04acf3 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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