Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d15-7826-7041-80a3-585530daf5c4/nuclear-energy-regulatory-justification-services-framework awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Nuclear Energy Regulatory Justification Services Framework [Defra group Commercial](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-group-commercial) Estimated value Not stated Published 15 Oct 2025 Deadline Closed 9 May 2025 ## 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 Authority has an agreement with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to fulfil specific elements of the Justification process, as Justifying Authority for new nuclear energy technologies. The Authority's Nuclear Justification Team's role is to advise the SoS so that the SoS may determine the class or type of practice (CTP) that pertains to any application it receives from the nuclear industry and to decide whether the CTP is Justified or not. The Authority has established a framework of suppliers who have the requisite nuclear expertise to provide advice throughout the Justification process. The Authority's Nuclear Justification Team will use the services and deliverables provided by Framework Suppliers to inform its recommendations to the Secretary of State (SoS) in respect of an appropriate CTP and whether it is Justified. The Authority has established a framework of 8 (eight) suppliers that have the requisite nuclear expertise to provide the following services throughout the Justification process. • Undertake specific analyses and provide technical advice to inform Justification decisions on new nuclear energy technologies including but not limited to: o preparing detailed and comprehensive written reports, in an agreed manner and timeline, as required; o presenting, explaining and discussing report findings to/with the NJ Team, statutory consultees and other stakeholders as required; o other related analysis and technical advice as required. • Provide ongoing technical support to the NJ Team, including but not limited to: o providing expert knowledge, advice and support to enable interpretation and understanding of technical aspects and implications of data and information relevant to the Justification assessment process; o providing advice on robustness of evidence, gaps in evidence and methods; o providing access to expert bodies to approach to provide supplementary evidence where needed; o co-authoring draft and final Decision documents with the NJ Team o other related technical support as required. The Framework will commence on 01/10/2025 and operate for a period of 60 months with an optional extension period of up to 18 months to permit ongoing assessments to be completed, with a maximum end date of March 2032. The anticipated value figure is the estimated total value of the framework. The Authority does not guarantee any value or volume of business to suppliers through this agreement. Read full description ## CPV classification Environmental issues consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/fe5947e7-2860-4022-9dc9-17190e53988f) 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. 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