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Nuclear Safeguards Programme

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The Nuclear Safeguards Programme is a strategic initiative managed by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to provide essential technical support to the International Atomic Energy Agency and the UK government. The programme focuses on implementing technical measures to verify that states adhere to international obligations regarding the non-misuse of nuclear materials for explosives, thereby supporting the global non-proliferation regime and enabling the trade of civil nuclear technology. Its primary objectives include improving the effectiveness of the IAEA safeguards system, helping the United Kingdom meet its obligations under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, and informing domestic policy on non-proliferation. This contract was awarded to the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory for a total value of 19,500,000 pounds excluding VAT. The period of performance began on September 28, 2026, and is scheduled to run through March 31, 2030, with potential extensions available until March 31, 2033. The procurement process was informed by a structured market engagement programme consisting of multiple sessions held between September 2025 and January 2026 to ensure alignment with supplier capabilities and current market conditions.

General Info

National Nuclear Laboratory provides nuclear safeguards support for 19.5 million pounds until 2030.

Agency

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Contract Value

NAICS

541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Place of Performance

GBR

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory

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PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 30

Award Notice

AwardedNov 2

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment for Energy Security & Net Zero

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyDepartment for Energy Security & Net Zero

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contact@example.gov

Full 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). Nuclear safeguards are technical measures to verify that States comply with their international obligations not to misuse nuclear materials for the manufacture of nuclear explosives.  They are an essential part of the nuclear non-proliferation regime and underpin the international system of assurance which enables trade in civil nuclear material, equipment and technology between states – as such they have a key enabling role in the UK’s own plans for civil nuclear energy as part of the low carbon energy mix.    The NSP is part of the UK contribution to the maintenance of the international safeguards regime with main aims as follows:    - to assist the IAEA in ensuring the continued and improved effectiveness of its safeguards system and to influence the formulation of technical safeguards policy in the IAEA;   - to assist the United Kingdom in meeting international obligations under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (‘the NPT’) in as cost-effective a manner as possible;  - to provide direct safeguards and technical support to DESNZ and the wider UK Government to assist in the formulation of domestic policy on safeguards and non-proliferation issues Market engagement A structured programme of market engagement was undertaken to inform the procurement strategy and ensure alignment with supplier capability and market conditions. This included: Three online sessions were held (23rd September, 28th October 2025 and 21st January 2026). We carried out market engagement to test capability, gather feedback, and inform the procurement approach.