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title: "Outreach Programme and Cyber Lab"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066235"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# Outreach Programme and Cyber Lab

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066235

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has awarded a contract for the "Outreach Programme and Cyber Lab" as part of its public procurement process. This initiative focuses on supporting outreach work in schools for young individuals aged 14 to 18 and upgrading the Cyber Lab at Energus, located in Cumbria, UK. The contract, valued at £360,000, starts on 1 April 2026 and runs until 31 March 2028, with an option for a one-year extension. By utilising the direct award procurement method, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority continues to work with Energus, a large-scale supplier and non-profit organisation within the NDA Group. Scheduled updates and comprehensive reporting will ensure project transparency and effectiveness throughout its duration.

This tender encompasses a range of laboratory services within the "services" procurement category, presenting potential growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in educational outreach and cyber lab technologies. Companies specialising in educational training, laboratory services, and technology development, particularly those focusing on apprenticeships and graduate programmes, are highly suited to explore engagement opportunities with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. By integrating established operations with Energus, businesses can enhance their service offerings, foster new partnerships, and contribute to advancing educational and technological initiatives within the UK.

## Notice

- Supporting the Outreach programme (formerly knows as Cyber First) involving work delivered in schools with children aged 14-18. Opportunity for grads and apprentices to support careers and inspiration talks. - Upgrade of existing Cyber lab at Energus, which is used for training of apprentices and graduates and for running exercises. Energus is a non-for-profit organisation, part of the NDA Group.

### Procurement Information

a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028625-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| Contracts value | £360,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| 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 | ENERGUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 14:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028625-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 14:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019532-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 14:37 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019528-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028625-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019532-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019528-2026
  4th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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