---
title: "AGR spent fuel Advice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0662f4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-05"
---

# AGR spent fuel Advice

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0662f4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Nuclear Waste Services Limited seeking advice and information on the in-reactor history of AGR spent fuel, with EDF as the designated supplier due to owning the intellectual property. The procurement process, categorised under technical analysis or consultancy services, falls within the services industry, and is classified as above threshold. The direct award method was used, justified by EDF’s exclusive rights. The location is Calderbridge, Seascale, UK. The process is in the award stage, with the contract period slated from 1st April 2026 to 1st April 2029, allowing for a one-year renewal. A milestone for future signature is scheduled for 31st March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale businesses, particularly those with expertise in technical consultancy services within the energy sector. Businesses that can offer intellectual property or unique technical insights in nuclear energy management can find avenues for growth. The engagement with Nuclear Waste Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority, can lead to long-term collaboration possibilities, especially when dealing with nuclear waste and energy consultation. As EDF is a large supplier, potential subcontractors or technical partners might explore collaboration opportunities within this framework agreement.

## Notice

. As part of the ongoing experimental programme, NWS requires advice and information on the in-reactor history of AGR fuel to better inform experimental design and interpretation

### Procurement Information

EDF own the IP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019881-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | CALDERBRIDGE, SEASCALE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA20 1DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 12:24 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019881-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019881-2026
  5th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-waste-services/about
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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