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title: "Disposal of Orphan Sources collected under National Arrangements for Incidents involving Radiation (NAIR)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066b1f"
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published: "2026-03-16"
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# Disposal of Orphan Sources collected under National Arrangements for Incidents involving Radiation (NAIR)

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066b1f

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), a central government public authority based in Cumbria, has awarded a contract for the disposal of orphan sources collected under the National Arrangements for Incidents involving Radiation (NAIR). The contract, titled "Disposal of Orphan Sources collected under National Arrangements for Incidents involving Radiation (NAIR)," falls under the services category related to research and development services. The procurement method was direct and below threshold without competition. ACB Ltd, a large company located in Maidstone, is the supplier tasked with managing and disposing of radioactive materials in Liverpool, Bermondsey, and Barnet. This contract, signed on 11th March 2026 and active from 15th March 2026 to 15th July 2026, involves pre-collection engagement, collection, packaging, and disposal of the radioactive sources.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in hazardous waste management, particularly those engaged in research and development services in radiation management. Companies with expertise in handling and disposing of radioactive material, especially those capable of providing quick and efficient responses to radiation incidents, would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. This procurement process reflects a strategic public sector partnership aiming to enhance the safe disposal of potentially hazardous resources, encouraging businesses to develop innovative solutions in waste management and supporting the development of expertise in this niche industry.

## Notice

DESNZ have asked us to manage historic sources collected under National Arrangements for Incidents involving Radiation (NAIR). Three lots of sources requiring disposal have been identified. According to DESNZ engagement these sources require collection and management by a source collection agency (SCA). The collection lots are: Liverpool: Boxed Instrument (Ra-226) and depleted Uranium sample Bermondsey: Stick source (Ra-226) Barnet: Two (2) radio luminous dials (Ra-226) and ~5 kg of depleted Uranium Activities undertaken for each slot: 1. Pre-Collection engagement with individual in possession of the sources 2. Collection of the sources from the individual in Barnet 3. Packaging sources at the supplier premises and disposal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023543-2026 |
| 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 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2026 - 15 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,657 |

## 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 | ACB |

## 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 Mar 2026 at 14:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023543-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023543-2026
  16th March 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

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