---
title: "University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068627"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-14"
---

# University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068627

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), headquartered at Herdus House, Westlakes Science and Technology Park, Cumbria, UK, is initiating a tender for the "University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio". This tender is intended to establish a framework aimed at enhancing research and development services, pivotal for the NDA group. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage as of 14th July 2026, is to be conducted through an open competition, classified under the services category. The intended contract period begins on 1st April 2027 and extends until 30th March 2029, with provisions for renewal up to 31st March 2031.

This procurement process presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development services. Companies equipped to provide consultancy and development services aligned with the stringent requirements of the NDA will find this framework particularly promising, given the NDA's commitment to fostering university collaborations and advancing the nuclear decommissioning field. The open competition method ensures that the process is accessible, encouraging a broad spectrum of service providers to participate and contribute to the strategic objectives of the NDA.

## Notice

University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio - Framework for NDA group

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066055-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2028 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 10:19 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066055-2026
- 10 Jun 2026 at 15:24 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054904-2026
- 20 Apr 2026 at 10:42 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035550-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066055-2026
  14th July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054904-2026
  10th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035550-2026
  20th April 2026 - Pipeline 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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