---
title: "Strategic assessment of disposal capability'"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d797"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-10-31"
---

# Strategic assessment of disposal capability'

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d797

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, a central government public authority, conducted a procurement process for a project titled "Strategic assessment of disposal capability" in the research and development services category. Located in Cumbria, United Kingdom, this procurement was carried out through a direct award method, bypassing competition due to it being below the threshold. The award phase was completed with Veolia Nuclear Solutions UK Limited selected as the supplier. The contract commenced on 3rd November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £88,653.60.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within research and development and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in nuclear solutions and disposal capabilities. Large enterprises like Veolia, capable of executing specialised strategic assessments, are well-suited for such contracts. The project aligns with the pressing needs of the nuclear industry, offering the potential for significant business development and strengthening their portfolio of complex government contracts.

## Notice

Strategic assessment of disposal capability - Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069943-2025 |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,878 |

## 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 | VEOLIA NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2025 at 09:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069943-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069943-2025
  31st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-decommissioning-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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