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title: "PU Ceramics Academic Hub"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049738"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2024-09-02"
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# PU Ceramics Academic Hub

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049738

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has announced an open tender for the establishment of the PU Ceramics Academic Hub, aimed at providing a framework to support PhD projects in Plutonium Disposition. With a total funding pool of £5,000,000 GBP over a 5-year period, this initiative anticipates the initiation of approximately 20 new PhD projects. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, and interested parties must submit their proposals by 02 October 2024. Submissions can be made electronically or in written form, and the tender is open to businesses across the UK specialising in research services, notably those with expertise in experimental development and related consultancy services. The NDA is located in Cumbria, United Kingdom, and can be contacted through their procurement inbox for further details.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in research and experimental development, particularly in the nuclear sector. Companies that can provide robust and innovative research services for plutonium disposition will find this contract particularly lucrative. The framework agreement also ensures a steady stream of projects over the next five years, providing a stable source of demand for qualified service providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with specialised skills in academic research and technical expertise in nuclear materials are highly encouraged to compete, as this contract could offer both financial rewards and valuable experience for further opportunities in the public sector.

## 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027933-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| 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
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2024 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027933-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-decommissioning-authority

## Provenance

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