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title: "NDA/C17430/21 - R&D Delivery Improvements"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# NDA/C17430/21 - R&D Delivery Improvements

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8ed39dd-be72-490a-8bab-195ae3c41eb0

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has finalised the procurement process for the project titled "NDA/C17430/21 - R&D Delivery Improvements," classified under Research and Development services. The contract, valued at £127,654.84, was awarded to the National Nuclear Laboratory as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in the North West of England, specifically at Westlakes Science Park, Moor Row, the project has a contract period commencing on 30th March 2026 and concluding on 30th September 2026. The procurement was conducted selectively with key activities already complete, and the award notice published on 1st April 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those able to engage in high-level innovation within the nuclear sector. Enterprises with relevant expertise and resources in nuclear decommissioning, operating on a large scale similar to the National Nuclear Laboratory, are best suited to compete for such tenders. Although the contract award prioritises entities with substantial capacities, smaller businesses can explore subcontracting possibilities or future collaborations with the awarded supplier.

## Notice

R&D Delivery Improvements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3867ebeb-9a50-4415-8c1e-d5fba040eec1 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £127,654 |
| 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 | NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3867ebeb-9a50-4415-8c1e-d5fba040eec1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3867ebeb-9a50-4415-8c1e-d5fba040eec1
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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