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National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) Direct Award

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Buyer Address: 55 Whitehall, London, UKI32, SW1A 2HP, United Kingdom

Contact Email: commercialexcellence@ics.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
19000000.0 GBP
Published
28 Aug 2025, 15:10
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
27 Aug 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
National Nuclear Laboratory
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

NIRO provides independent strategic and technical advice to Government that will de-risk investment, inform policy, and enable maximum value for money to the UK taxpayer. NIRO works in partnership with NIRAB to advise on the research and innovation needed for nuclear energy to play a significant role in the UK’s future low carbon and secure energy mix while creating the environment for UK nuclear industry to contribute significantly to our economy.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

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