---
title: "Strategic assessment of disposal capability'"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d7d5"
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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-05d7d5

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, based in Cumbria, has completed the procurement of a strategic assessment of disposal capability. This award, dated 31 October 2025, follows a direct award procurement method as it fell below the competitive threshold. The contract, valued at £87,018 gross, was awarded to Augean South Limited, a large-scale business located in West Yorkshire. The contract is set to commence on 3 November 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2026, under the jurisdiction of legislation UKPGA 2023/54, focusing on services related to research and development consultancy.

This tender represents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses in the research and development sector, specifically those with expertise in strategic assessments within the waste disposal industry. The procurement process, being a direct award, highlights the potential for businesses with specialised skills and a proven track record in similar fields to engage in contracts without competitive bidding. Large enterprises with capabilities in providing strategic consultancy services, particularly those able to operate within the set geographical areas, would find this type of procurement advantageous for expanding their portfolio and market presence.

## 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/070034-2025 |
| 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 | £72,515 |

## 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 | AUGEAN SOUTH |

## 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 11:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070034-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070034-2025
  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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