---
title: "Type B NOVAPAK Design Authority and Technical Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0663e5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-06"
---

# Type B NOVAPAK Design Authority and Technical Support Services

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0663e5

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Nuclear Waste Services Limited focuses on awarding a contract for "Type B NOVAPAK Design Authority and Technical Support Services" addressing the nuclear waste management industry. This contract, valued at £3,400,000 (grossing £4,080,000), has been awarded directly to Nuvia Limited due to their partial ownership of the Intellectual Property and their role as the package design authority. The procurement method is a direct award, classified under single suppliers' intellectual property exclusive rights. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with a potential extension of up to two years, and encompasses services related to technical analysis, consultancy, and radioactive waste packaging, located primarily in the UK, with key activity in Calderbridge, Seascale, and Warrington. The award notice was published on 6 March 2026, with a scheduled signature date by 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical analysis or consultancy services within the nuclear waste management sector. Given the scope of services required and the direct award process, organisations possessing substantial expertise and existing intellectual property in radioactive waste management stand well-suited to participate in similar future procurements. Large companies with strengths in designing and managing safety protocols for nuclear packaging can position themselves as credible contenders for contracts requiring specialised technical support services. The opportunity for a two-year contract extension further accentuates prospects for sustained business involvement and growth.

## Notice

Provision of Type B NOVAPAK Design Authority and Technical Support Services

### Procurement Information

Supplier owns 50% of the Intellectual Property and is the package design authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020276-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 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 | £3,400,000 |
| 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 | NUVIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 90521500 - Packaging of radioactive waste

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 10:55 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020276-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020276-2026
  6th 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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