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    ContractsUniversity Partnership Research Program - NDA Framework
    Closed contract

    University Partnership Research Program - NDA Framework

    Contract value
    £16m
    Published 10 Jun 2026

    Collaborative research partnership program offering university interactions under a confidential NDA framework for qualified organizations.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 10 Jun 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £16m
    Published 10 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£16,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    No longer open. Published 4 months ago.

    10 June 2026
    Closed — no tender deadline was published

    Brief

    This opportunity enables suppliers and research organizations to participate in a collaborative research portfolio through a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) framework. The program facilitates structured interactions between universities and external parties to advance research initiatives while protecting intellectual property. Participating organizations can contribute expertise, resources, and innovation to jointly developed research projects. The NDA framework ensures confidentiality of proprietary information and research findings throughout the collaboration. This is ideal for research institutions, technology companies, and specialized service providers seeking to engage in university-led research partnerships.

    Track record

    25 awards · 8 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY has awarded 25 contracts to 8 suppliers.

    Who wins here
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    2. NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED2× · 8%
    3. The University of Strathclyde1× · 4%
    4. Nuclear Industry Association1× · 4%
    5. Orano Ltd1× · 4%
    6. Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC)1× · 4%

    +2 more suppliers

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-068627

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