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title: "Nuclear Innovation and Research Advisory Board (NIRAB)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069ebc"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO"
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# Nuclear Innovation and Research Advisory Board (NIRAB)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069ebc

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero involves the reconvening of the Nuclear Innovation and Research Advisory Board (NIRAB). This project, categorised under "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security," focuses on advising the department in risk-based regulatory decision-making within the nuclear sector. The contract, awarded through a direct procurement method, emphasises continuity of expertise and is seen as pivotal following the implementation of the Nuclear Regulatory Review's recommendation 6. Key dates include the contract's start on 10 June 2026, ending on 31 March 2027, and its signing on 10 June 2026, with the parties involved situated primarily in London and Warrington, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly beneficial for large businesses with expertise in providing advanced consulting and advisory services in the nuclear sector. The direct award nature of the process, valued at £230,000 with a gross amount of £276,000, denotes its importance in requiring a supplier with significant experience and technical capability, such as the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory. Companies with a proven track record in nuclear industry regulations, governance framework development, and stakeholder engagement may find similar opportunities advantageous as the sector continues to emphasise technological and regulatory advancements.

## Notice

This project supports the reconvening of the Nuclear Innovation and Research Advisory Board (NIRAB), an independent expert advisory body providing advice to DESNZ on risk based regulatory decision-making in the nuclear sector, linked to the implementation of recommendation 6 of the Nuclear Regulatory Review. The scope of work covers development of the Board's governance and operating framework, drafting the Terms of Reference, defining the roles and responsibilities of the Chair and panel members, running the recruitment process, engagement with DESNZ officials and stakeholders, and secretariat support for the Board meetings.

### Procurement Information

Due to the need for continuity of expertise and the disproportionate operational and delivery risk associated with appointing an alternative provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061854-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £230,000 |
| Contracts value | £230,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 14:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061854-2026
- 1 Jun 2026 at 16:14 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051599-2026
- 28 May 2026 at 14:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050456-2026
- 21 May 2026 at 10:11 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046905-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061854-2026
  1st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051599-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050456-2026
  28th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046905-2026
  21st May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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