Scope
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.
Contract 1. Provision of the Nuclear Innovation and Research Office (NIRO)
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,900,000 excluding VAT
- £2,280,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 10 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
10 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 6 months, 20 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
- Companies House: 03857752
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVXT-8784-YGNV
Chadwick House Warrington Road
Warrington
WA3 6AE
United Kingdom
Email: nnl.procurement@uknnl.com
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Provision of the Nuclear Innovation and Research Office (NIRO)
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