Scope
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.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71356000 - Technical services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 October 2025
Procedure
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDHQ-2163-WYMH
55 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2HP
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government