Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-6a6d-737b-b7f8-2c3634532ce2/university-interactions-nda-research-portfolio-single-supplier-framework Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio - Single Supplier Framework [Nuclear Decommissioning Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nuclear-decommissioning-authority) Estimated value £16,000,000 Published 14 Oct 2026 Deadline 32 days left 20 Nov 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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) ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice 096924-2026 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096924-2026) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Nuclear Decommissioning Authority: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nuclear-decommissioning-authority) [Sector More Research & development tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/research-development) ## More tenders like this [Defence services – 26.RTI.OP.102 - Service Framework Contract for the provision of “Nuclear Technologies for EU Defence Energy Systems (NUCLEUS) Study” · European Defence Agency · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13e2d-f752-71a0-a80b-360dea475f44/belgium-defence-services-26rtiop102-service-framework-contract-for-the) [Department for Transport Shared Research, Evaluation and Analysis · Department for Transport · 24 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be1-27e5-7016-b54f-5667de1b58d4/department-for-transport-shared-research-evaluation-and-analysis) [Nuclear Deterrence Fund · Ministry of Defence · 163 days left · 30 Mar 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d18-08a5-7312-963e-1c69d1bf4379/nuclear-deterrence-fund) [NNLC484D - Operations, Site Work and Facilities Management Dynamic Purchasing System · United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory · 812 days left · 8 Jan 2029](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cfe-e839-72f3-86ed-2f982273ea34/nnlc484d-operations-site-work-and-facilities-management-dynamic-purchasing-sy) [Research and development services and related consultancy services – Framework contract for EUDA scientific studies support services · European Union Drugs Agency · 44 days left · 2 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-6f4d-73dc-aedf-6ac7cfd5444d/portugal-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services) [Research and development services and related consultancy services – Framework contract for EUDA scientific studies support services · European Union Drugs Agency · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14062-6062-70b9-b6ad-b9098ebd3e11/portugal-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services)