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UKRI-5155 Radioactive Waste Characterisation and Treatment Services

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Central government

In brief

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded waste work to Nuvia, Altrad Babcock Limited and NSG Environmental Ltd on 9 March 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £2,500,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 23 January 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

A Framework for the provision of Radioactive Waste Characterisation and Treatment Services- including waste characterisation, treatment and preparation service and if and where appropriate packaging for disposal.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Nuvia
Altrad Babcock Limited
NSG Environmental Ltd
4 bids received
£2,500,000
Awarded 16 February 2026
10 March 2026 to 9 March 2030

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 068939-2025
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 069589-2025
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 015501-2026
  4. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 037502-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 068939-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 28 October 2025, last updated 24 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.