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title: "PU Ceramics Academic Hub"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f080ad44-c6df-425b-8b3f-901ba0079b13"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
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# PU Ceramics Academic Hub

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f080ad44-c6df-425b-8b3f-901ba0079b13

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is inviting tenders for the "PU Ceramics Academic Hub", aimed at supporting PhD projects in Plutonium Disposition over a span of five years. This procurement process, conducted under an open procedure above the threshold, encompasses a contract period starting on 18 November 2024 and ending on 31 March 2029. Proposals must be submitted before the tender period closes on 2 October 2024 at 11:00 AM. The project is classified under the research and experimental development services category, with a total value of £5,000,000. Deliverables are expected across multiple locations, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

Businesses specialising in research and development, particularly in nuclear decommissioning and related fields, stand to benefit significantly from this tender. With opportunities to participate in up to 20 PhD projects, this can lead to substantial business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The initiative not only provides a steady stream of projects but also aligns with the long-term strategic goals of advancing research in plutonium disposition.

## Notice

PU Ceramics Academic Hub - This tender is to provide a framework under which a series of PhD projects in Plutonium Disposition can be delivered. The NDA anticipates that approximately 20 PhD projects can be delivered or started with the funding available over the 5 years of the framework (approximately 4 new projects per year),

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01aaf1f8-5d13-4690-a462-5684c76c42f0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2024 at 13:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01aaf1f8-5d13-4690-a462-5684c76c42f0
- 2 Sep 2024 at 13:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94b3634c-3880-4eeb-86d5-628b345337fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01aaf1f8-5d13-4690-a462-5684c76c42f0
  2nd September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94b3634c-3880-4eeb-86d5-628b345337fb
  2nd September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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