---
title: "Spent Fuel and Nuclear Materials"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068664"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-20"
---

# Spent Fuel and Nuclear Materials

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068664

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is seeking to initiate a procurement process for services related to Spent Fuel and Nuclear Materials, under the NDA Research Portfolio. The process currently stands at the planning stage with details released through a pipeline notice. Located in Cumbria, United Kingdom, this project falls under the industry category of Research and Development services. The planned start date for contract execution is set for 1st June 2028, concluding on 30th June 2032. Future communications regarding this tender will be issued by 1st March 2028.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development and consultancy services concerning nuclear materials and spent fuel. Companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with expertise in these areas are well-suited to compete for this contract, given the suitability criteria tailored to support SME participation. With the backing of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, businesses can engage in vital work that supports central government initiatives, opening avenues for innovation and development in a specialised sector.

## Notice

Spent Fuel and Nuclear Materials - NDA Research Portfolio

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035665-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2028 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2028 - 30 Jun 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 20 Apr 2026 at 13:14 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035665-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035665-2026
  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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