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title: "PU Ceramics Academic Hub"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c594"
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# PU Ceramics Academic Hub

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c594

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has completed the procurement process for the "PU Ceramics Academic Hub" project, classified under research and experimental development services (CPV code 73100000). This contract falls under the services category and will be carried out in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the tender was focused on the development of a research hub dedicated to PhD projects supported by postdoctoral researchers. The contract has been awarded as of 2nd December 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the academic and research sector, especially those experienced in nuclear research and development. The University of Manchester, which secured the contract, illustrates the level of expertise and capability required. Companies with a strong background in delivering high-quality research services, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions in experimental development, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. This contract underlines the NDA’s commitment to advancing nuclear research and represents a promising growth prospect for businesses operating within this specialised industry.

## Notice

NDA will fund a Research Hub to undertake new PhD projects each year with continuous support from full time Postdoctoral researchers. The research scopes will be defined with the help of subject matter experts from the NDA Group.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NDA will fund a Research Hub to undertake new PhD projects each year with continuous support from full time Postdoctoral researchers. The research scopes will be defined with the help of subject matter experts from the NDA Group.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039588-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2024 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039588-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.ac.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-decommissioning-authority

## Provenance

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