---
title: "Membership of Strategic Technology and Innovation Management (2026)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0654f2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-16"
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# Membership of Strategic Technology and Innovation Management (2026)

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0654f2

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has engaged IfM Engage Ltd for their Membership of Strategic Technology and Innovation Management (2026), a project focused on research and networking collaborations. This tender, classified under research and development services, falls within the industry's services category and has been directly awarded without competition as it was below the threshold. Located at Herdus House in the Westlakes Science and Technology Park, Cumbria, the contract commenced on 1 January 2026 and will run until the end of 2031, with the official contract signature date matching the start date.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in technology management and innovation research. Since this is a direct award, traditional competitive bidding was not required, yet it underscores the potential for collaboration and engagement with an esteemed academic body like the Institute for Manufacturing at the University of Cambridge. Companies in strategic technology management and those specialising in industry-specific research and consultancy services may find membership fruitful, providing avenues for gaining insights and influencing technical innovation practices through regular academic conferences and member events orchestrated by the consortium.

## Notice

The Strategic Technology and Innovation Management (STIM) consortium is a practice-oriented research and networking collaboration between industrial partners and the Centre for Technology Management which is part of the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) at the University of Cambridge. It delivers a combination of practical and academic outputs relevant to the management of technical innovation funded through financial contributions from industrial members. Summaries of the research are presented at regular member events, relevant academic conferences and in relevant academic journals. An end of year summary of research is provided and the outputs shared with the NDA group.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013865-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## 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 | IFM ENGAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 13:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013865-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013865-2026
  16th February 2026 - 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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