Nuclear Safeguards Programme

Department for Energy Security & Net ZerocontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-051cebProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableplanned
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services

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Published

22 May 2025

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Description

The Nuclear Safeguards Programme (NSP) provides international nuclear safeguards technical support to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The NSP is managed on behalf of DESNZ by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL). The Programme delivers international nuclear safeguards support to the IAEA and HMG Departments. The NSP is an annual programme of work which involves around 45 different tasks and engages ~15 UK supply chain partners. Individual tasks are conducted by UK sub-contractors in PSRE national laboratories (UKNNL and Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE)), civil nuclear organisations, private industry, academia and non-governmental organisations.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-051ceb
Total value
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2030
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2031

The contract will be for 3.5 years with two optional extension periods of 2 years and 1 year respectively.

Main category
services
CPV classifications
71356000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

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