--- title: "Strategy Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051ac4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051ac4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051ac4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051ac4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY" published: "2026-03-27" --- # Strategy Framework Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051ac4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051ac4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051ac4.json) ## Summary The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, is overseeing the procurement process for the "Strategy Framework," focused on providing specialist technical and strategic support for strategy development to the NDA Group. This project pertains to the research consultancy services sector, with work spanning across various strategic themes such as site decommissioning, nuclear materials management, and integrated waste management. Based in Cumbria, the NDA has proceeded to the award stage as of 27 March 2026, awarding the contract to TUV SUD Ltd. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2026 and will extend through to 31 March 2028, with potential extensions up to 31 March 2030. The procurement method employed was open procedure within a framework agreement setting, promising renewed competitive opportunities periodically. This tender is strategically significant for businesses within the research and development consultancy sector, offering participation in high-value projects related to nuclear decommissioning and strategy development. It provides a platform for companies with specialised technical expertise, particularly those capable of delivering complex technical programmes and possessing knowledge of regulatory frameworks and the nuclear enterprise. Businesses with capabilities in engaging multi-disciplinary teams and managing intricate technical challenges related to nuclear industry standards will find substantial opportunities for growth and collaboration through this procurement. The open framework allows agile businesses to compete periodically, enabling long-term engagement and expansion within the UK's nuclear strategy sector. ## Notice The Provision of Specialist Technical and Strategic Support for Strategy Development to the NDA Group. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: None Renewal: The Framework duration is 2 years +12 +12 months (Total 4 years) ### Planning Information The NDA shall host a supplier engagement event on the 9th September 2025, 12:30pm to 15:30pm. This supplier event will be via a Microsoft Teams conference. To register an interest please sign into or register with Atamis our e-sourcing portal: https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome. Use the messaging function within the Atamis PIN/PME project (C26778) to provide details of names and email addresses of attendees. Maximum of 2 staff per supplier. This call will provide suppliers with a high-level overview of the programme, the procurement's objectives and key requirements, and act as an opportunity for suppliers to ask questions. There is the potential for supplier one-to-one sessions the following week. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028569-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 | | Award date | 23 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | 2026-02-11 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | £10,000,000 | | Awards value | £10,000,000 | | Contracts value | £10,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | 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 | TUV SUD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 27 Mar 2026 at 14:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028569-2026 - 26 Jan 2026 at 16:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006804-2026 - 9 Oct 2025 at 15:37 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063893-2025 - 2 Oct 2025 at 12:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061733-2025 - 17 Jul 2025 at 13:41 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040996-2025 - 17 Jul 2025 at 12:19 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040934-2025 - 21 May 2025 at 12:45 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023903-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028569-2026 27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006804-2026 26th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063893-2025 9th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061733-2025 2nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040996-2025 17th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040934-2025 17th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023903-2025 21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13984 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/ProSpend__CustomCommunitiesLogin - https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-decommissioning-authority - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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