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University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio - Single Supplier Framework

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

Open Closes in 35 days

Key facts

Closing date
Friday 20 November 2026, 11:00 (UK time) Closes in 35 days
Buyer's estimated value
£16,000,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
Clarification questions deadline
6 November 2026, 23:45
Contract period
31 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2029
Procedure
Open procedure
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes
Arrangement
Framework agreement

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored
  • Bursary Calls 20% : To ensure that the NDA continues to receive an influx of innovative ideas and maintain a healthy and diverse academic capability to address civil nuclear decommissioning challenges, NDA regularly issues calls for academ…
  • Methodology 20% : Describe your methodology regarding how you would provide industrial supervision of PhD students and post-doctoral researchers and how you would support, contribute to and manage the development of relevant academic res…
  • Contract Management 10% : NDA directly funded strategic University R&D is prioritised to address: ; Multi-site technical needs, risks and opportunities ; Support key strategic decisions ; Support development of key technical skills and knowledge…
  • Monitor, measure and maximise the impact and value 10% : Describe how you would monitor, measure and maximise the impact and value of the NDA University Research Portfolio. NDA is keen to ensure that NDA-funded students obtain the best experience possible throughout their stu…
  • Social Value 10% : The proposal must demonstrate how workforce inequality will be addressed both within the Tenderer's organisation (and wider consortium where applicable) and through the recruitment and support of academic researchers un…
  • Schedule of rates 30%
Conditions of participation (what you must show)

economic As detailed within the tender requirements

technical As detailed within the tender requirements

Contract length and extensions
31 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2029. Extensions: 24+12+12 month term
How to submit
All tender documents, communication and tender submissions should be submitted via the Atamis Supplier Portal https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/ProSpend__CustomCommunitiesLogin Open atamis-2464.my.site.com ↗ Electronic submission: allowed.
Changes the buyer has announced
  • Change to the tender submission date
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
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Framework
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Open for bids / closing date
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Clarification questions
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Conditions of participation
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Bids are scored on
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Lots
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Area (ITL)
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UK4 and other notice codes
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Description

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)