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title: "Report on nuclear graphite waste"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d1fe"
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published: "2025-10-22"
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# Report on nuclear graphite waste

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d1fe

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## Summary

This public procurement process, conducted by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, is focused on the project titled "Report on nuclear graphite waste." The industry category for this procurement falls under research services, specifically targeting options for the disposal of nuclear graphite within the radioactive waste inventory. Based in London, this project has reached the Award stage, with the contracting authority having completed the procurement on a direct basis without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract, signed on 30th September 2025, is active and runs until 17th November 2025, with the possibility of extension by up to four weeks if notified five working days in advance.

The awarded tender presents an opportunity for growth, especially for businesses involved in research services related to nuclear materials and waste management. As the contract was awarded directly to The University of Manchester, large research institutions with expertise in nuclear technologies and waste management would be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. This contract exemplifies the niche opportunities available for institutions with specific technical capacities and aligns with central government efforts towards energy security and innovative waste disposal methods.

## Notice

The Contract will be provided by the supplier through the Nuclear Graphite Research Group (NGRG) who will provide Disposal options for nuclear graphite within the radioactive waste inventory.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067633-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 17 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,350 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 16:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067633-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067633-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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