Expired contract

NDA Review

Details

Buyer: Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Supplier(s): The University of Manchester
Value: £57,600
Duration: 6 months
Topic: Technical analysis or consultancy services
Published: 16 April 2026
Source: uk:find_a_tender

Tender description

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is responsible for the safe and secure decommissioning and clean-up of the UK’s civil nuclear legacy. Given the significance and complexity of the NDA's task, it is essential to ensure that the NDA operates effectively and efficiently, delivering value for money to the taxpayer, while also maintaining standards of openness and transparency. An independent panel has been appointed, comprising a lead reviewer and four expert reviewers. The primary objective is to conduct a thorough assessment of the NDA's strategic planning, management, project and programme delivery, and financial management. ## Contract award

Timeline

Completed: Award published16 April 2026
Current notice
Completed: Award date16 April 2026
Completed: Contract expiry date26 October 2026

About the buyer

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero buys as a central government body, with its own commercial directorate. Common goods and services are bought through Government Commercial Agency frameworks. A small business action plan runs from 2025 to 2028.

Pipeline notices give an 18-month forward look at planned opportunities.

Over the past 5 years, most of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's contract awards have been in research and development, business services and IT services.

Decision makers

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Commercial Director	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@department-for-energy-security-net-zero.gov
Procurement Manager	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@department-for-energy-security-net-zero.gov
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