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University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio - Single Supplier Framework
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio - Single Supplier Framework”. Bids close on 22 October 2026, 11:00 BST; the estimated value is £16 million. Who can bid: Open to small and medium-sized enterprises; Legal and financial capacity conditions apply as set out in the tender requirements. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
A four-year framework to run the NDA's university research programme, for research management specialists
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is buying support to run its university research programme: managing research contracts with universities, overseeing PhD students and industrial supervision, monitoring impact, communicating the programme and supporting capability in targeted areas. It is a single-supplier framework worth an estimated £16,000,000 excluding VAT, running for a maximum of 4 years (24+12+12 months) across the United Kingdom.
Who can win it
- Open to small and medium-sized enterprises
- Legal and financial capacity conditions apply as set out in the tender requirements
- Technical ability conditions apply as set out in the tender requirements
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £16 million
- Contract period
- Maximum 4 years (24+12+12 month term)
- How bids are judged
- Quality criteria weighted 20% bursary calls, 20% methodology, 10% contract management, 10% monitoring impact, 10% social value, plus 30% schedule of rates cost
- Published
- 21 Sep 2026
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