University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio - Single Supplier Framework
The contract covers a single-supplier framework to support the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), a public body responsible for overseeing the UK’s nuclear decommissioning mission, in developing and delivering its University Research Programme. The supplier will establish and manage university contracts on the NDA’s behalf, monitor the impact of the NDA’s University R&D Strategy, oversee delivery of the PhD portfolio including industrial supervision of doctoral students, support communications about the programme, and provide direct capability support in targeted research areas. The framework has an estimated value of £16 million and a maximum term of four years, structured as an initial 24 months with two possible 12-month extensions. Services will be delivered across the United Kingdom. The key qualification requirement is the ability to operate as the single supplier responsible for managing university research contracts, the PhD portfolio, programme monitoring, communications, and targeted capability support for the NDA.
Buyer: Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £16m
- Bids close: 20 Nov 2026
- Location: West Cumbria
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2029
- Category: Research and development services and related consultancy services (73000000)
From the official notice
The scope will include, but not limited to: 1 - Support to the development and delivery of NDA’s University Research Programme. 2 - Establishment and management of contracts with Universities on behalf of the NDA. 3 - Monitoring the impact of the NDA’s University R&D Strategy. 4 - Monitoring delivery of NDA’s PhD portfolio, including industrial supervision of Phd stutents. 5 - Support to the communication of NDA’s University Research Programme. 6 - Direct support of capability in targeted areas This procurement is looking to establish a single supplier framework for a maximum length of 4 years. (24+12+12 month term)
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 20 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £16m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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