News from the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

Bidding consortia meet stakeholders

2013-05-20 15:45:29

Stakeholders have been outlining community issues to members of the consortia bidding for the £7 billion Magnox and RSRL contract.

Box project will help clean-up Sellafield and grow economy

2013-05-13 15:05:03

A huge procurement programme to produce thousands of high integrity stainless steel boxes to house radioactive waste at Sellafield was launched today.

Government call for evidence

2013-05-13 11:17:50

The Government has issued a �Call for Evidence� to gather views on the Managing Radioactive Waste Safely site selection process.

FED treatment options at Magnox sites

2013-05-10 11:09:07

The NDA has published a strategy paper on optimising the number and location of FED Treatment (Dissolution) Facilities in Magnox Limited.

ILW storage options for England and Wales

2013-05-10 11:09:07

The NDA has published a Strategy Paper on optimising the number and location of Interim ILW Storage Facilities on Magnox Limited and existing EDF Energy Sites in England and Wales.

NDA statement re Government response to Public Accounts Committee recommendations on managing risk at Sellafield

2013-05-07 12:04:07

The Government has published its response to the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee report on managing risk at Sellafield.

Gretna�s £700,000 business unit development officially opened

2013-05-03 16:10:19

The south of Scotland�s new £700,000 business development at Kirtle Place in Gretna formally opened on Friday 3 May 2013 by David Mundell MP and Elaine Murray MSP.

NDA publishes preferred option for Intermediate Level Waste Storage in Central and Southern Scotland

2013-04-30 15:07:49

NDA has now completed its strategic review of the options for the storage of Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) in central and southern Scotland.

Decommissioning supply chain event returns for 2013

2013-04-29 15:30:51

The NDA estate�s showcase Supply Chain Event has moved to a bigger venue that will be able to host even more visitors and exhibitors.

First consignment of nuclear material from the Harwell site

2013-04-18 09:07:47

The first consignment of nuclear material from the Harwell site in Oxfordshire, in the form of Contact Handled Intermediate Level Waste (CHILW) has been safely transported to and received at Sellafield.

NDA publishes 2013-16 Business Plan

2013-03-27 15:51:24

NDA has today published its 2013-16 Business Plan which sets out its delivery priorities for the period as it continues to focus on accelerating hazard reduction across its 19-site estate.

NDA awards 5 year extension to International Consortium UKNWM to manage and operate LLW Repository Ltd

2013-03-27 10:42:05

NDA has awarded the International Consortium UK Nuclear Waste Management (UKNWM) another five year term to manage LLW Repository Ltd (LLWR).

£31 million injection for new nuclear technology

2013-03-26 11:47:23

Decommissioning research projects among nuclear beneficiaries as Business Secretary Vince Cable announces major collaborative funding awards that will enhance the supply chain and increase opportunities to commercialise new technologies.

Berkeley waves off last of its boilers

2013-03-15 09:51:33

The town of Berkeley in Gloucestershire comes to a standstill for the final time as the last two boilers are removed from Berkeley nuclear site to be shipped off for recycling.

NDA Action Plan to support smaller businesses

2013-03-08 08:45:48

The NDA has published a three-year plan to support greater opportunities for smaller businesses seeking to work in the UK�s decommissioning market.

New Non-Executive Director for the NDA

2013-03-06 09:35:25

The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Edward Davey has appointed a new Non-Executive Director to the NDA�s Board following Alistair Wivell�s completion of his four-year term in office.

Last flask of fuel leaves Chapelcross

2013-02-26 13:58:03

The last consignment of spent nuclear fuel has left Chapelcross site for reprocessing at Sellafield, marking the completion of a four-year programme to deal with more than 38,000 individual fuel elements.

NDA publishes Preferred Option on management of remaining nuclear materials at Dounreay

2013-02-21 14:03:54

Publication of the Preferred Option paper completes NDA's strategic review of the options for the management of the remaining nuclear materials at Dounreay referred to as 'exotics'.

Cumbrian Councils vote on the MRWS process

2013-01-30 14:57:48

Copeland Borough Council voted in favour of remaining in the MRWS process but Cumbria County Council voted to withdraw.

Dialogue opens for £7 billion contract

2013-01-11 13:55:42

NDA has confirmed that four global organisations are set to embark on the next phase of the £multi-billion competition to run 12 historic nuclear sites.

A fifth of Harwell nuclear site now released for new use

2013-01-08 16:14:43

A fifth of the Harwell site has now been formally released from the last remaining nuclear regulations, and is available for new development.

NDA welcomes Honour for its Chairman

2013-01-02 10:49:35

Stephen Henwood was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the New Year�s Honours list in recognition of his services to the Nuclear Industry and charity.

Morgan Sindall Appointed to Deliver £18 Million Albion Square Office Scheme in Whitehaven

2012-12-20 16:42:53

The NDA has appointed leading UK construction and infrastructure company, Morgan Sindall, to deliver a new £18 million office scheme.

Movements of Dounreay Fast Reactor (DFR) Breeder materials commence

2012-12-14 14:21:04

Following receipt of the necessary regulatory and other approvals required to initiate the programme of movements, the first movement has now been successfully completed.

National Nuclear Archive project

2012-12-12 16:22:29

The NDA announced a decision to proceed with the next phase of the National Nuclear Archive project.

Views sought on Business Plan

2012-12-10 14:27:57

Stakeholder views are invited on the NDA�s draft Business Plan 2013-2016 which is published for consultation. The consultation runs from 10 December until 1 February.

NDA invites Magnox and RSRL bidders to �Participate in Dialogue�

2012-12-03 13:51:06

Five global organisations have passed the first hurdle in the £multi-billion pound competition to take over the management of 12 historic nuclear sites.

Report from the national event in October

2012-01-23 10:36:24

The NDA has published the report from the National Event for stakeholders, held in Manchester at the end of October.

Launch of waste storage guidance for nuclear industry

2012-11-30 11:51:14

The NDA�s guidance on storing Higher Activity Waste (HAW) has now been published and is available for organisations and businesses involved in nuclear operations and decommissioning.

Capenhurst Site Integration

2012-11-30 11:30:09

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has today completed the transfer of its Capenhurst site, in Cheshire, continuing an asset disposal programme which has now brought in well over £1billion for the UK taxpayer.

£12.8m funding announced to speed up Dungeness A decommissioning

2012-11-29 11:30:54

Dungeness A is to receive £12.8m over the next three years to speed up decommissioning and demolition work at the former nuclear power station.

Engagement Plan for 2012/13 updated

2012-11-26 14:39:20

NDA has updated plans giving details of the opportunities stakeholders have to input into strategic decision making.

Public Accounts Committee hearing on managing risk at Sellafield

2012-11-26 11:12:55

The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Commons holds an evidence session, following a report from the National Audit Office earlier this month into managing risk at Sellafield.

NAO publishes report on managing risk reduction at Sellafield

2012-11-06 16:31:08

The NDA welcomes the Report which provides a useful external check on our progress and how we can improve performance further.

Magnox and RSRL PBO competition update

2012-10-05 15:36:19

The NDA�s competition process continues to progress in line with the current timetables shown with the deadline for receipt of Pre-qualifying questionnaires being Friday 12th October.

£1m NDA contribution to BEC unlocks £6.6m for business in West Cumbria

2012-09-18 10:53:05

Britain�s Energy Coast, the West Cumbrian economic development organisation, has been successful in securing £5.6m of Regional Growth Fund from Government after NDA's contribution of £1m.

Intermediate Level Waste Storage Solutions: Central and Southern Scotland

2012-08-22 10:18:00

The NDA has today published a Strategy Paper on Intermediate Level Waste Storage Solutions in Central and Southern Scotland.

Continued Generation for Wylfa�s Reactor 1

2012-08-09 09:13:31

Wylfa Power Station given go-ahead to transfer fuel between its reactors, enabling electricity generation to continue until September 2014, almost four years beyond its original closure date.

DECC publishes second Annual Report on the Managing Radioactive Waste Safely programme

2012-07-23 13:46:54

The Department for Energy and Climate Change has published its 2nd Annual Report on its Managing Radioactive Waste Safety programme.

£4-5 billion Magnox and RSRL competition: potential bidders gathered for conference

2012-07-17 10:09:09

One of UK�s largest public procurement exercises will appoint a new Parent Body Organisation for the two companies that operate 12 historic nuclear sites.

£4-5 billion Magnox and RSRL competition: potential bidders gather for conference

2012-07-17 10:09:09

One of UK�s largest public procurement exercises will appoint a new Parent Body Organisation for the two companies that operate 12 historic nuclear sites.

EnergySolutions EU Ltd to be sold

2012-07-04 16:07:57

EnergySolutions Inc, the US business, has advised the NDA of its intention to sell its European business, EnergySolutions EU Ltd.

Magnox Operating Programme (MOP9)

2012-07-13 11:26:25

NDA, in conjunction with Magnox Ltd and Sellafield Ltd, published the ninth update of The Magnox Operating Programme (MOP), the fourth to be published under NDA ownership of the civil nuclear assets.

NDA reports on a year of progress in performance and delivery in 2011/12 Annual Report & Accounts

2012-07-04 16:07:57

Significant progress in decommissioning coupled with real savings for the taxpayer mark a year of solid progress for the NDA.

Alternatives to re-use of plutonium as MOX fuel

2012-02-23 11:45:28

NDA completes review of responses to our call for proposals for alternatives to re-use of plutonium as MOX fuel.

The NDA and Partners back Britain�s Energy Coast Blueprint

2012-06-18 13:28:13

The NDA, Sellafield Ltd and Nuclear Management Partners have welcomed the publication of Britain�s Energy Coast Economic Blueprint.

Minister announces new Energy Island funding

2012-06-18 11:17:54

Minister of State for Energy, Charles Hendry, announces a new £480,000 NDA funding package for the Anglesey Energy Island Programme (EIP) during a visit to the island.

NDA publishes Preferred Option on Oxide Fuels

2012-06-07 09:56:31

Through publication of its Preferred Option paper the NDA has now completed its strategic review of the options for the management of oxide fuels.

Integrated Waste Management Strategy Development Programme

2012-05-09 11:44:07

The NDA has published its Strategy Development Programme for Integrated Waste Management (IWM).

Wylfa reactor ceases generating electricity

2012-04-26 15:19:59

One of Wylfa�s twin reactors ceased generating electricity yesterday after 41 years of safe operation.

Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Magnox and RSRL competition

2012-04-20 11:15:21

NDA has published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), advising of its intention to launch its next major competition for the management of its civil nuclear sites.

Engagement Plan for 2012/13

2012-04-23 09:08:37

NDA has published plans giving details of the opportunities stakeholders have to input into strategic decision making.

Director Security, Safety, Safeguards and Environment appointed

2012-04-18 13:35:21

Ian Abbott will be joining the NDA as the Director Security, Safety, Safeguards and Environment.

Dounreay announces destruction of major hazard

2012-04-17 15:55:22

Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd has completed the destruction of one of the most hazardous legacies of Britain�s earliest atomic research.

Update on Magnox and RSRL competition

2012-04-05 15:12:57

The NDA is now in a position to release a suite of documents to support the Magnox/RSRL PBO competition process.

NDA Statement in response to Independent article 11 April 2012

2012-04-02 08:59:31

The NDA totally refutes the accusation in the Independent�s article (11 April 2012) that we have tried to conceal information on Sellafield�s Evaporator D project...

£15 million boost for collaborative research

2012-04-18 10:12:27

Up to £15 million of investment is being made to support nuclear research and development (R&D) in the supply chain, following a joint initiative by Government organisations.

Final day for Wylfa's reactor 2

2012-04-04 09:54:26

After over 40 years of safe operation, Wylfa Site�s Reactor 2 will finish generating electricity on the 30th April, in line with the station�s agreed operating plan.

New Dounreay contract to save taxpayer well in excess of £1billion

2012-04-02 10:03:20

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) today announced completion of one of the UK�s largest public contracts, making savings well in excess of £1 billion for the UK taxpayer when responsibility for the decommissioning of the Dounreay nuclear site in Caithness transferred to a specially created private sector consortium, Babcock Dounreay Partnership.

New business plan published

2012-04-02 08:59:31

The NDA has published its Business Plan for 2012 to 2015, following a period of public consultation and ministerial approval.

Berkeley bids goodbye to generating giants of the past

2012-03-19 09:57:00

The village of Berkeley in Gloucestershire comes to a standstill as two massive boilers � each weighing more than 25 London buses � trundle slowly through the streets to be shipped off for recycling.

New Non-Executive Directors appointed

2012-03-15 09:42:20

NDA announces appointment of two new non-executive directors to the NDA Board.

Site restoration draft paper for comment

2012-03-12 13:25:19

The NDA has published its draft Strategy Development Programme for Site Restoration for comment.

New NDA CEO

2012-03-02 09:25:29

John Clarke has been announced as the new CEO of the NDA following the departure of Tony Fountain in December.

Update on Magnox and RSRL competition

2012-02-29 14:55:52

The NDA is pleased to be able to provide more details about the forthcoming competition to appoint a new Parent Body Organisation for the Magnox and RSRL sites.

Overview of Higher Activity Waste published

2012-02-29 14:00:33

The NDA has published an overview of all its higher activity waste (HAW), providing details of where the material arises and how it is being dealt with.

Proposal to merge the GPS Pension Scheme (GPS) into the Combined Nuclear Pension Plan (CNPP)

2012-02-29 13:42:06

Unions and NDA have met to discuss the conclusion of the consultation on the proposed merger of the GPS into the CNPP.

Oldbury Power Station shuts down after four decades of safe generation

2012-02-29 10:46:55

The world�s oldest operating nuclear power station, Oldbury near Bristol, finally stopped producing electricity at 11am on 29th February 2012, after 44 years of safe generation.

Proposals sought for alternatives to re-use of plutonium as MOX fuel

2012-02-23 11:45:28

The NDA is seeking proposals on potential alternative approaches for managing the UK�s plutonium stocks alongside providing support to the Government as it progresses its preferred policy of converting the material into Mixed Oxide fuel (MOX) for reactors.

Credible Options Study on remaining nuclear materials at Dounreay

2012-02-07 11:54:39

The NDA has published a Credible Options Study covering the remaining nuclear materials at Dounreay referred to as �exotics�.

Land released from nuclear regulation

2012-02-02 10:51:58

Large tracts of land at two Magnox sites have been officially sanctioned as available for new development after the last remaining nuclear regulations were removed.

Stakeholders gather for national event

2012-01-23 10:36:24

The NDA has published the report from the National Event for stakeholders, held in Manchester at the end of last year.

Head of Programme for Sellafield

2012-01-10 11:35:32

The NDA has announced that Dr Ian Hudson, its Head of Programme for Sellafield has decided to leave the authority and pursue his career with American corporation URS in the United States.

Review of timescales for geological disposal of higher activity radioactive waste

2011-12-21 15:08:47

We have published a preliminary response to the Minister�s request to review the programme for implementing geological disposal of higher activity radioactive waste with a view to bringing the date for first waste emplacement forward from the planned 2040 date to 2029.

Integrated Waste Management Draft Strategy Development Programme

2011-12-22 10:43:32

This draft paper articulates the work required to develop a comprehensive NDA Integrated Waste Management Strategy that will drive Lifetime Plan development and lead in due course to the estate wide optimisation of waste management.

Strategic approach to competition

2011-12-22 14:06:09

NDA anticipates targeting both the Magnox SLC and the Research Sites Restoration Limited (RSRL) SLC in its next competition in January 2012.

RWMD welcomes regulators� review of the generic Disposal System Safety Case documents

2011-12-21 15:27:37

A joint regulatory review of the NDA Radioactive Waste Management Directorate�s generic Disposal System Safety Case (gDSSC) for disposal of higher activity radioactive waste in a geological disposal facility published.

NDA publishes draft Business Plan for consultation

2011-12-12 10:59:19

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has published a draft Business Plan 2012 � 2015 for consultation. The consultation will run from 12 December and close on 3 February 2012.

Capenhurst Site Integration Project

2011-12-01 13:14:30

An agreement has been signed confirming the future transfer of the NDA-owned site at Capenhurst to URENCO, which occupies the adjacent nuclear-licensed site in Cheshire.

Babcock Dounreay Partnership named as preferred bidder in Dounreay competition

2011-11-23 10:01:05

Babcock Dounreay Partnership is the preferred bidder in the competition to take ownership of Dounreay Site Restoration Limited.

Views sought on oxide fuels credible options

2011-11-22 15:32:10

The NDA published a Credible Options report on Oxide Fuels for comment.

Movement of nuclear materials from Dounreay and Harwell to Sellafield

2011-11-21 13:29:39

Proposals to move nuclear materials from Dounreay and Harwell move forward.

£20m joint investment brings world-leading academic research to West Cumbria

2011-11-07 15:38:38

The recently constructed Dalton Cumbrian Facility is the result of an initial £20m joint investment that will bring world-leading research to West Cumbria.

Calder Hall defuelling begins

2011-11-04 12:01:28

The latest stage of decommissioning Calder Hall, the world's first civil nuclear power producing plant opened by the Queen in 1956, is underway with the removal of the first batch of spent fuel from the reactors.

Oldbury to end generation in 2012

2011-10-21 14:17:20

After 44 years of safe operation, Oldbury power station will stop generating electricity in February 2012.

NDA Land Disposal at Capenhurst and Ledsham

2009-01-19 16:52:42

Asset disposal programme involving land adjacent to sites at Wylfa, Oldbury and Bradwell moves to the next phase.

Statement on Tony Fountain, NDA CEO

2011-09-20 14:42:36

The NDA has announced that Tony Fountain will be leaving the NDA to pursue his career back in the Oil and Gas sector.

Preferred and credible options for management of Harwell fuels

2011-08-09 15:15:54

The NDA has published Credible and Preferred options associated with the management of exotic fuels, nuclear materials and wastes at Harwell.

NDA Statement on future of the Sellafield Mox Plant

2011-08-03 11:10:39

Working with Japanese customers, the NDA has been reviewing the future of SMP.

New Sellafield Performance Plan published

2011-08-03 10:37:48

The NDA together with Sellafield Ltd and Nuclear Management Partners (NMP) have today published a new Performance Plan for the site.

NDA reports on a year of progress in performance and delivery in 2010/11 Annual Report & Accounts

2011-07-11 13:54:47

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has today published its Annual Report & Accounts for 2010/11 in which it outlines considerable progress in its mission to decommission and clean-up the UK�s civil public sector nuclear legacy.

Preferred and credible options for DFR exotic fuels

2011-07-08 11:02:53

The NDA has today published Preferred and Credible Options associated with the management of DFR breeder material, currently stored at Dounreay.

Final day for reactor 2

2011-06-29 13:46:19

One of Oldbury Power Station�s two reactors will finish generating electricity for the final time. After 43 years of operation, Reactor 2 will be shut down in line with the station�s agreed operating plan.

Government's first annual report welcomed

2011-06-29 16:07:33

The NDA has welcomed the publication of the Government�s first annual report on its Managing Radioactive Waste Safely (MRWS) Programme. The report outlines an ambition to see the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) accept its first waste by 2029, around 10 years ahead of the current indicative timeline.

Oldbury powers on into 2012

2011-06-22 14:42:00

It was announced today that Oldbury Power Station will continue to generate electricity into 2012.

Nigel Lowe joins NDA

2011-05-27 15:40:46

Nigel Lowe joins the NDA as Head of Programme - DSRL

NDA award £1.2M to �Beyond Chapelcross� project

2011-05-27 11:56:35

A £1.2 million funding package to stimulate the local economy in Annandale and Eskdale has been announced by the Corridor Regeneration Steering (CoReS) Group.

Underground disposal of nuclear waste could generate an average of 550 jobs for over 140 years

2011-05-23 10:04:45

NDA's study shows disposal of UK�s higher activity radioactive waste in an underground engineered facility will generate hundreds of jobs.

NDA publishes new Business Plan

2011-03-31 12:04:42

Our 2011/12 Business Plan sets out planned annual expenditure of £2.9 billion as part of a 4 year total of approximately £12 billion.

2010 Radioactive Waste Inventory published

2011-03-22 09:42:05

The latest United Kingdom Radioactive Waste Inventory has been published today.

NDA Strategy to deliver clean-up mission approved by Government

2011-03-21 13:15:01

The UK Government and the Scottish Ministers have approved our new Strategy. This statutory document sets the direction for delivering the nuclear clean-up programme.

Multi-barrier approach is the key to safe disposal of radioactive waste

2011-02-17 09:45:08

A multi-barrier approach is key to the safe disposal of the UK�s higher activity radioactive waste.

Latest version of credible options paper

2011-01-28 16:24:52

The NDA has today published an updated version of the Plutonium Credible Options Analysis.

Dalton Cumbrian Facility � Construction Milestone: Pile Foundations

2011-01-14 10:51:57

Construction of a new £20m nuclear research centre in West Cumbria has reached a major milestone with the start of work on the pile foundations.

Reactor closure marks a first for the UK nuclear sector

2010-12-15 15:56:04

Berkeley nuclear site becomes the first commercial power station in the UK to seal up its reactors in a major decommissioning milestone.

NDA publishes draft Business Plan for consultation

2010-11-30 12:54:55

We have published our draft Business Plan 2011 � 2014, for consultation. The consultation will run for eight weeks and close on 26 January 2011.

Support for Welsh socio-economic projects

2010-11-25 10:05:24

NDA supports projects aimed at providing an economic stimulus to the North Wales region.

�A significant year� for the NDA

2010-11-15 11:37:35

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has today laid before Parliament its Annual Report and Accounts for 2009/10.

NDA invites Dounreay bidders to �Participate in Dialogue�

2010-11-08 14:00:39

NDA issued Invitation to Participate in Dialogue to the consortia successfully prequalifying to compete for Parent Body Organisation for DSRL.

British Geology Survey (BGS) report published

2010-10-28 09:55:49

We welcome the publication of an initial geological report for west Cumbria.

Progress statement on NDA�s Capenhurst site

2010-10-22 10:22:26

The NDA and URENCO Ltd have signed a set of non-binding commercial principles to support a potential transfer of the NDA-owned Capenhurst site to URENCO.

Wylfa powers on

2010-10-13 11:41:41

It was announced today that Wylfa Power Station is to continue generating electricity beyond December 2010 for up to two additional years.

NDA Executive Appointments

2010-09-20 11:56:14

The NDA has today announced the appointment of two new Executive Directors.

Next phase in our Strategy for Consultation

2010-08-31 16:01:14

Today we have published the draft of our updated Strategy for consultation.

NDA launches UK strategy for managing low level radioactive waste

2010-08-25 09:54:44

We have published the UK Strategy for the Management of Solid Low Level Radioactive Waste from the Nuclear Industry.

Magnox Operating Programme 8 (MOP8) Update

2009-02-06 09:29:06

Magnox has monitored progress against the Magnox Operating Programme (MOP) and the forecast for completion of reprocessing has been adjusted.

Successful opening of new vault

2010-07-30 15:57:41

A state of the art facility for the storage of low level nuclear waste opened at the NDA's site near Drigg, Cumbria.

NDA has appointed a Managing Director of the Radioactive Waste Management Directorate (RWMD

2010-06-30 10:13:50

Bruce McKirdy appointed as MD of Radioactive Waste Management Directorate (RWMD).

NDA begins consultation on new organisational structure

2010-06-22 14:52:14

Today begins formal consultation with staff regarding the potential impact on jobs from a proposed new structure.

NIA contracts the NDA to undertake initial feasibility studies on spent nuclear fuel management

2010-06-15 09:09:06

NDA to undertake initial feasibility studies on spent nuclear fuel management on behalf of NIA.

CH2M HILL name NDA�s Richard Waite as MD, Commercial Nuclear

2010-06-09 14:22:31

CH2M HILL has appointed NDA's Executive Director as Managing Director Commercial Nuclear.

New Minister visits Sellafield

2010-05-27 15:31:04

Chris Huhne, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change and Charles Hendry, Energy Minister visited Sellafield.

New Storage Facility opens at Sellafield

2010-05-21 11:57:31

Sellafield Ltd, under ownership of NMP, delivered its Product and Residues Store ahead of schedule and under budget.

The Future of the Sellafield MOX Plant (SMP) May 2010

2010-05-12 15:12:46

Commercial arrangements secured to continue to improve performance of SMP in the longer term to ensure customer expectations are met.

Sellafield funding

2010-05-12 13:31:37

We support Sellafield Ltd plans to defer lower priority work and focus on high hazard reduction.

NDA executive team changes

2010-04-09 10:06:00

Tony Fountain, NDA CEO, has made changes to reflect greater focus on performance and delivery

NDA confirms £2.8 Billion Plan for 2010

2010-03-30 14:37:34

NDA Business Plan confirms expenditure across NDA's estate of 19 sites.

Stakeholders attend National Stakeholder Group meeting

2010-03-29 14:32:56

Around 150 delegates gathered in Manchester for the 10th National Stakeholder Group meeting.

Westinghouse and NDA mark the start of new operational arrangements for UK fuel manufacturing site

2010-03-29 11:25:56

Westinghouse and NDA mark the start of new operational arrangements for UK fuel manufacturing site.

Asbestos removal milestone met at Calder Hall

2010-03-24 16:22:23

The latest decommissioning milestone for Calder Hall has been achieved with the removal of 2300 tonnes of asbestos cladding.

Springfields agreement secures site future

2010-03-24 14:45:44

The NDA has now concluded an agreement with Westinghouse Electric Company that will secure the future of the Springfields nuclear facility in Preston.

Hazard is removed as last drum of uranium leaves Chapelcross

2010-03-23 16:15:39

The last of more than 10,000 drums of Magnox Depleted Uranium (MDU) left Chapelcross this week, signifying the reduction of a major hazard associated with the UK�s civil nuclear legacy.

Capenhurst designation modified

2010-03-18 14:36:23

A direction modifying and partially revoking the Energy Act designating directions for the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority's Capenhurst site has been laid before Parliament.

Dounreay industry event concluded

2010-03-18 11:50:54

The two part industry event for Dounreay concluded last week, with the second part taking place in Glasgow.

Oxide Fuel Strategy

2010-03-16 16:44:26

NDA publishes discussion paper on the development of a strategy for managing spent oxide fuels.

NDA publishes Dounreay Contract Notice

2010-03-09 15:22:01

NDA has published the Contract Notice in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU).

Environment Agency scrutiny report

2010-02-17 11:07:09

We welcome the Environment Agency report that scrutinises our work related to geological disposal.

Caithness welcomes Dounreay bidders

2010-02-10 15:12:03

Nuclear industry representatives visited Caithness last week for the first part of the Dounreay Industry Event.

NDA launches Dounreay Industry Event

2010-01-26 10:06:10

Ahead of industry event, we announce planned forward funding assumptions for Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd.

High Level Waste returned overseas from Sellafield

2010-01-21 12:00:47

The programme of returning solid Highly Active Waste announced in September last year began this week.

Regulators Review our Radioactive Waste Management Directorate (RWMD)

2009-12-18 12:10:13

Regulators review Radioactive Waste Management Directorate (RWMD) transition to a Prospective Site Licence Company.

Two-part Dounreay PBO Industry Event Announced

2009-12-16 11:51:53

Dates for the Dounreay Parent Body Organisation (PBO) Competition Industry Event now published.

Statement in response to Times article published Wednesday 25 November 2009

2009-11-25 15:11:26

The NDA has issued a response to the Times article published on Wednesday 25 November 2009.

Another top award for world�s deepest nuclear clean-up

2009-11-23 15:07:12

Dounreay shaft isolation project named as one of the country�s best examples of civil engineering.

Disposability assessment for new build waste

2009-11-06 16:12:04

Summary reports on waste generated by reactors in a new nuclear build programme produced.

Sellafield land sale agreed

2009-10-27 10:21:32

Land to the north of the Sellafield site in Cumbria has sold for a value of at least £70 million.

Sellafield MOX Plant (SMP) Position October 2009

2009-10-27 10:08:22

The NDA has confirmed that operations at Sellafield Mox Plant are to continue.

Plotting a course for marine careers

2009-10-09 11:47:44

The NDA have backed an initiative to inspire Welsh youngsters about maritime careers.

NDA and Environment Agency Lead
Nuclear Industry Towards Greener Future

2009-10-07 13:58:19

The NDA and the Environment Agency are jointly hosting the Environmental Leadership conference.

New Chief Executive Officer's first day

2009-09-29 11:49:36

Tony Fountain takes up his position as CEO on Thursday 1 October 2009.

VRR Programme Set To Commence in 2009/10

2009-09-25 09:37:17

Vitrified Residue Returns Programme will commence subject to necessary authorisations.

NDA announces launch of PBO competition for Dounreay

2009-09-02 14:38:47

Competition to secure Parent Body Organisation (PBO) for the Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd launched.

Trawsfynydd ILW store opens its door

2009-09-17 13:42:42

Trawsfynydd ILW store was officially opened on 17 September 2009.

Nuclear graduate programme ranked in Times Top 100

2009-09-17 16:38:16

The nuclear graduates programme, initiated by the NDA, has received a Top 100 accolade from The Times newspaper.

NDA one step closer to low level waste strategy

2009-09-16 14:54:56

After 14 weeks of consultation, the NDA is close to completing its UK Low Level Waste Strategy.

NDA in advanced discussions over new future for Springfields

2009-09-10 11:36:55

NDA to explore possibilities for extracting greater value from Springfields than was previously envisaged.

Cash boost for North Highlands tourism

2009-09-02 13:39:55

Caithness and North Sutherland receive £275k funding boost from the NDA, HIE, Visit Scotland and Highland Council.

Cillit Bang used in clean-up at Dounreay

2009-08-25 15:35:59

House-clearning product, Cillit Bang, used to clean up Dounreay.

NSG8 Meeting Reports Published

2009-08-25 14:46:18

The meeting reports from the eighth National Stakeholder Group meeting are now available

Sizewell A begins defuelling

2009-08-14 16:15:09

Sizewell A began defuelling today. Its first spent fuel flask since 2006 was dispatched to Sellafield.

Sellafield land disposal moves to next phase

2009-08-04 11:42:47

Opportunity to express interest in taking part in the disposal of land adjacent to Sellafield, Cumbria, has closed.

NDA delivers a successful year

2009-07-20 10:10:43

2008/09 Annual Report & Accounts reports programme delivery within £2.7 Bn budget plus £183 M of efficiency savings.

Response to The Times article of 17th July

2009-07-17 16:17:36

The article in The Times has a number of inaccuracies which require correction.

Dounreay competition industry event to be held in Caithness

2009-07-15 15:18:55

The first part of the Dounreay competition industry event will be hosted in Caithness early in 2010.

Study into Solway Energy Gateway given the green light

2009-07-06 10:49:35

With NWDA and Scottish Enterprise, we are funding a £100,000 study of options to harness Solway Firth Tidal Energy.

NDA extend Thurso based Pensions Administration Office Contract

2009-06-29 13:24:11

UKAEA's Pensions Administration Office contract to manage Combined Nuclear Pension Plan is extended.

Lasers prepare for cut and thrust of nuclear decommissioning

2009-06-22 16:54:23

TWI Ltd has been awarded a contract to demonstrate the capability of lasers in decommissioning nuclear facilities.

Secretary of State opens ENERGUS

2009-06-19 10:10:28

Ed Miliband opened ENERGUS, a state of the art £20m skills, training and education facility in Cumbria.

NDA Announces New CEO

2009-06-16 10:49:54

We announced the appointment of Tony Fountain as our new Chief Executive Officer.

Wylfa meets its first goal in achieving continued generation

2009-06-09 17:27:02

Wylfa Power Station, North Wales, granted approval to continue generating electricity past its planned closure date of March 2010.

NDA launches land disposal process at Sellafield

2009-06-08 14:00:00

NDA announces the start of the disposal process for land adjacent to the nuclear site at Sellafield in Cumbria.

UK Low Level Waste Strategy consultation launched

2009-06-04 11:14:25

We are consulting on our draft strategy for the Management of Solid Low Level Radioactive Waste from the UK Nuclear Industry until 11 September.

8th national meeting of stakeholders

2009-06-01 15:26:30

We are due to host our 8th national meeting of stakeholders

Oldbury returns to full power

2009-06-01 11:12:41

NDA's Oldbury Power Station is celebrating its return to generating electricity at �full-power� after five years of reduced output.

NDA�s £120,000 boost for Caithness Businesses

2009-05-15 14:32:36

We awarded the Caithness Chamber of Commerce £120,000 to boost business development in Caithness and North Sutherland.

Winning bidders in NDA land auction announced

2009-04-29 13:06:44

NDA's auction process for the disposal of land adjacent to three existing nuclear sites has successfully concluded.

Bidding continues for land adjacent to nuclear sites

2009-04-09 09:58:30

Bidding for land at Nuclear Decommissioning Authority sites is set to continue after an Easter recess.

NDA Business Plan to provide a sharper focus on delivery

2009-04-01 15:11:29

NDA publishes its Business Plan for 2009 to 2012, following a public consultation and ministerial approval.

UK Radioactive Higher Activity Waste Storage Review published

2009-04-01 16:26:39

NDA has published a review of interim storage for Higher Activity Waste (HAW) within the UK.

Online bidding begins for land adjacent to nuclear plants

2009-03-16 13:05:18

The process to dispose of land adjacent to NDA's Wylfa, Oldbury and Bradwell sites enters its next phase.

Oldbury nuclear plant to restart electricity production

2009-03-10 16:35:04

Nuclear Installations Inspectorate has given Reactor 1 permission to restart.

Appointment of Non-Executive Directors to the NDA Board

2009-03-05 16:47:56

Energy and Climate Change Minister Mike O�Brien has announced the appointment of four non-executive directors to the Board of the NDA.

Nuclear restructuring marks key milestone for clean-up programme

2009-02-18 13:45:46

Regulatory approval to establish two Site Licence Companies (SLCs) marks completion of the restructuring.

NDA gives £2.5 million business boost to Chapelcross area

2009-02-04 14:12:22

NDA announces investment for two projects to develop an Industrial Park and Business Incubation Centre at Chapelcross.

NDA to nominate land for new nuclear

2009-01-23 09:16:09

Land near Sellafield, Wylfa, Oldbury and Bradwell to be considered under the Government�s process to identify sites for nuclear new build.

NDA Land Disposal Update

2009-01-19 16:52:42

Asset disposal programme involving land adjacent to sites at Wylfa, Oldbury and Bradwell moves to the next phase.

Sellafield Ltd Management Change

2009-01-15 14:59:45

NDA issues statement following announcement that Bill Poulson is to succeed Bob Pedde as Managing Director of Sellafield Ltd.

NDA agrees timescales for consultation on Higher Activity Waste Storage Review

2008-12-19 11:03:13

Following the UK Radioactive Waste Storage Review Stakeholder Workshop held in October 2008, the NDA intends to publish an updated document by mid-January 2009.

Oldbury powers on into 2009

2008-12-18 11:09:03

Oldbury Power Station will continue to generate electricity into 2009 and beyond.

7th National Stakeholder Group Meeting Reports and Video Published

2008-12-09 16:10:41

Outputs from National Stakeholder Group meeting held in November 2008 now available.

NDA Announces Competition Strategy for Remaining Sites

2008-12-08 11:48:21

Over the next four years the NDA intends to run a further two PBO competitions to complete the process of introducing new delivery partners.

NDA and EDF launch Land Disposal Process

2008-11-26 10:41:03

NDA and EDF today announce the start of the disposal process for land adjacent to nuclear sites at Wylfa in Anglesey, Bradwell in Essex and Oldbury in Gloucestershire.

Geological Disposal Facility Project Supplier Brief

2008-11-25 13:28:56

Suppliers interested in supporting site investigation and construction phases of the Geological Disposal Facility project are invited to attend January 2009 workshop.

NDA secures new delivery partner for £22 billion Sellafield Ltd contract

2008-11-20 15:41:42

Shares in Sellafield Ltd today transferred from BNG to Nuclear Management Partners Ltd.

Statement in response to Guardian Online Article

2008-11-18 15:48:59

No exemption has been made to exempt the new US-led private consortia taking over the running of Britain�s biggest nuclear facility from the Freedom of Information Act.

NDA launches National Skills and Capability Strategy

2008-11-06 11:06:22

The NDA has published its National Skills and Capability strategy to support its mission for clean-up and decommissioning.

NDA publishes Draft Business Plan for Consultation

2008-11-03 15:22:36

Our Draft Business Plan for 2009/2012 seeks to bring a sharper focus to the key deliverables that we will achieve during 2009/10.

NDA Agreement with NMP Ltd signals Conclusion of the Sellafield Parent Body Competition

2008-10-06 12:55:17

NDA agreement with NMP Ltd signals conclusion of the Sellafield Parent Body competition.

Sellafield Ltd Executive Team

2008-10-01 11:59:37

We have received confirmation from Nuclear Management Partners (NMP) Ltd of the names of the proposed Executive Directors for Sellafield Ltd.

Magnox Electric Limited Split in Two

2008-10-01 16:31:05

Magnox formally separated into two nuclear licensed companies on 1 October 2008.

NDA Announces Marketing Agreement with EDF for Land Disposals

2008-09-23 11:16:39

The NDA today announced that it has reached an agreement with EDF for the joint marketing of land at these sites.

NDA Announces Land Sale

2008-09-10 12:11:41

Following meetings with all the organisations which expressed an interest in our assets, there will be an initial tranche of land sales.

NDA Sellafield Programme Director Appointed

2008-09-03 10:57:35

Dr Ian Hudson will take up his new role with immediate effect.

NDA Welcomes Environment Agency Report

2008-08-29 13:42:44

We welcome the report on the longevity of intermediate-level radioactive waste packages for geological disposal.

Consultation Documents associated with Geological Disposal Launched

2008-08-06 10:03:53

The NDA has published consultation documents on its framework for stakeholder engagement and communication during development of the geological disposal facility; and proposals for sustainability appraisal and environmental assessment as part of implementing geological disposal.

NDA publishes Annual Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Report

2008-07-28 09:54:54

NDA has published its third Annual Health, Safety, Security and Environment Report on the performance of the NDA and its contractors that manage nuclear licensed sites.

Response to Guardian Article of 24th July

2008-07-25 11:45:19

The NDA submitted a response to the editor of the Guardian newspaper relating to its article of 24 July.

NDA welcomes Britain�s Energy Coast initiative and the National Nuclear Laboratory

2008-07-23 13:22:12

NDA welcomes Britain�s Energy Coast initiative and the National Nuclear Laboratory(NNL).

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority - Annual Report 2007/08

2008-07-17 11:14:07

NDA has today laid its 2007/08 Annual Report & Accounts before Parliament.

NDA announces preferred bidder for the Sellafield competition

2008-07-10 14:26:30

NDA announces that Nuclear Management Partners Ltd, consisting of Washington International Holdings Ltd., AMEC and AREVA NC is the Preferred Bidder in the competition to secure a Parent Body Organisation (PBO) for Sellafield Site Licence Company (SLC).

PAC Report Recommendations Welcomed

2008-07-10 13:50:59

The NDA welcomes the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report and its recommendations.

Statement in Response to Times Article of 7 July 2008

2008-07-08 12:00:10

Contrary to inaccurate reports in the Times yesterday, ministers have not �whittled down the contenders� for the Sellafield competition.

NDA welcomes publication of MRWS White Paper

2008-06-11 16:40:41

We welcome the publication of the Managing Radioactive Waste Safely (MRWS) White Paper and the NDA�s role in both planning for and delivering the geological disposal facility.

2007 Radioactive Waste Inventory Published

2008-06-11 16:25:06

NDA publishes latest and most up-to-date record about the type, quantity and whereabouts of radioactive waste in the UK.

Views sought on R&D for Radioactive Waste Management

2008-06-11 16:18:39

NDA seeks comments on a proposed R&D strategy that will support the implementation of a geological disposal facility.

NDA Chief Executive to step down at end of July

2008-06-11 10:00:53

The NDA will today start its search for a successor to Dr Ian Roxburgh who will be stepping down as CEO at the end of July.

Sellafield Ltd PBO Competition

2008-06-11 09:53:21

The NDA expects to announce the preferred bidder for the Sellafield Parent Body Organisation (PBO) Competition in July 2008.

Response to Observer Article of 4th May

2008-05-06 09:08:05

NDA statement in response to the article published in The Observer newspaper on 4th May 2008.

New Commercial Director Appointed

2008-05-01 10:45:45

The NDA announced the appointment of John Clarke as its new Commercial Director.

Approved Business Plan Published

2008-04-01 12:46:11

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has today published an approved 3 year Business Plan which includes detailed funding levels for our 19 sites for the financial year 2008/2009.

Contract Award is Historic Milestone for UK Nuclear Industry

2008-03-31 10:14:23

The contract award for the management and operation of the Low Level Waste Repository represents an historic milestone in the UK�s civil nuclear industry.

Magnox Operating Programme (MOP8) Published

2008-03-20 09:18:00

In conjunction with Magnox South, Magnox North and Sellafield Ltd, the NDA has published the eighth update of The Magnox Operating Programme (MOP).

NDA Response to Media Speculation concerning the Sellafield Competition

2008-03-12 11:58:25

NDA responds to recent speculation within the media.

NDA Market Engagement Announcement

2008-03-06 08:59:49

In recognition of current market interest from the new nuclear generation programme, the NDA is starting a process to gauge the interest of parties wishing to use NDA assets.

NDA statement on publication of Epidemiology study by Westlakes Research Institute

2008-03-04 13:27:35

The NDA welcomes the publication of this study as an important addition to our understanding of the working environment of those employed in the nuclear industry.

NDA Statement on Support for Sellafield Ltd Management Team

2008-03-03 13:08:04

A small team of senior NDA managers will support Sellafield Ltd executive team through the transition period as a preferred bidder emerges from the competition process.

Appointment of New Chair to the NDA

2008-02-20 09:31:16

Business Secretary, John Hutton, today announced the appointment of Stephen Henwood as the new NDA Chair. The appointment will take effect from 1 March 2008.

£8m boost for nuclear archive

2008-02-08 16:17:11

The NDA will invest £8 million to help create the UK�s National Nuclear Archive (NNA) in Caithness, Scotland. The NNA will hold between 20 and 30 million digital, paper and photographic records.

NDA welcomes launch of the National Skills Academy for Nuclear

2008-02-01 09:47:58

The National Skills Academy for Nuclear will help develop the skilled workforce required for the NDA to fulfil its mission.

NDA Response to National Audit Office Report

2008-01-30 09:55:55

NDA looks forward to discussing its recommendations at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearing on 25 February 2008.

NDA Interim Commercial Director

2008-01-30 09:58:29

NDA has appointed Sean Balmer as its interim Commercial Director.

NDA Socio-Economic Policy Approved

2008-01-11 12:17:54

The NDA published its Socio-Economic Policy following approval by BERR and Scottish Ministers.

NDA Response to Government Statement on New Build

2008-01-11 11:56:04

The Government�s announcement on a new programme of nuclear power stations raises some important questions for the NDA.

West Cumbria Community Fund

2008-01-11 09:55:42

Local community recognised for hosting the Low Level Waste Repository, near the village of Drigg.

New Repository Project Director

2008-01-10 17:09:57

Alun Ellis will lead the development of the UK radioactive waste repository following a Government decision to pursue this approach.

NDA Issues Final Tenders for Sellafield Contract

2007-12-20 13:45:09

We confirm that invitations to submit final tenders have been issued for Sellafield Parent Body Organisation (PBO).

Calling Nuclear Graduates

2007-12-14 14:55:37

The NDA is leading a new and exciting industry wide graduate recruitment scheme. Graduates from a range of disciplines can apply now.

NDA Announces New Organisation Structure

2007-11-14 13:45:04

The NDA has reviewed its senior management structure to ensure that it is best able to deliver its business objectives going forward.

NDA Publishes Draft Three Year Business Plan

2007-11-07 13:25:49

The plan is subject to consultation and outlines the key challenges and priorities.

NDA Responds to Government�s Consultation Paper

2007-11-05 14:17:07

Response to "Managing Radioactive Waste Safely (MRWS): A framework for implementing geological disposal".

NDA Annual Report and Accounts laid before Parliament today

2007-10-09 13:22:09

NDA has laid its Annual Report and Accounts 2006/7 before Parliament.

Spent Fuel Management Report Published

2007-10-05 14:04:20

Assessment of the full life-cycle implications of spent fuel management.

Competition Update

2007-10-03 17:13:09

An update on the NDA's competition schedule.

University of Cumbria Funding

2007-09-27 13:27:13

£10 million funding to support the development of a campus at Lillyhall.

Nick Baldwin is NDA Chairman

2007-09-14 16:16:49

Nick Baldwin has been appointed Chairman of the NDA for six months following Sir Anthony Cleaver�s retirement on 31 July 2007.

Top Award for Direct Rail Services

2007-09-10 09:18:58

Direct Rail Services, an NDA subsidiary, scoop environmental rail award.

NDA announces preferred bidder for LLWR Competition

2007-08-15 14:29:02

UK Nuclear Waste Management Ltd is the Preferred Bidder in the competition for the Low Level Waste Repository near Drigg in West Cumbria.

Re-branding of NDA Sites

2007-08-10 10:56:31

Contrary to media reports the re-branding of Sellafield did not cost £1.6 million.

NDA Operational Review 2006/7

2007-07-27 12:27:30

A review of NDA performance and progress in 2006/7, including operational highlights.

Repository Project Director Sought

2007-07-04 10:19:26

Opportunity to lead development of UK deep geological repository for higher activity radioactive wastes.

Uranium and Plutonium Macro-Economic Study Published

2007-07-02 14:12:57

This study provides wide-ranging analysis of possible futures for UK's uranium and plutonium stocks.

NDA Chairman Presents to British Nuclear Energy Society (BNES)

2007-06-29 14:34:47

Sir Anthony Cleaver presented updates on NDA progress and issues ahead.

NDA Welcomes Publication of Government�s Consultation Paper

2007-06-25 11:05:42

"Managing Radioactive Waste Safely: a framework for implementing geological disposal" published.

NDA response to Independent on Sunday Article on the Government�s Consultation on Advance Fuel Allocation

2007-06-21 10:56:39

Letter to newspaper related to Government's consultation on advance fuel allocation.

DTI Launches Advance Allocation Consultation

2007-06-14 13:45:12

DTI launches public consultation into advance allocation of THORP reprocessing products to overseas customers in certain circumstances.

NDA Industry Seminar to Reveal Latest Competition Details

2007-06-13 15:27:37

On 14 June potential bidders find out about the competition for a Parent Body Organisation (PBO) for the Magnox South Site Licence Company (SLC).

Competition for a PBO for the Sellafield SLC � Progress Update

2007-06-07 15:31:02

Competitive dialogue continues and evaluation of bidders takes place later in the competition process.

Chapelcross Cooling Towers

2007-05-21 16:18:46

Watch the successful demolition, which took place on Sunday 20 May, at Chapelcross.

Response to Article in Daily Telegraph

2007-05-11 10:35:14

NDA statement to clarify position related to low level waste policy.

NDA Announces Launch of PBO Competition for Magnox South SLC

2007-04-10 16:27:43

The NDA announces competition for a Parent Body Organisation (PBO) for the Magnox South SLC.

Sellafield PBO Competition

2007-04-10 16:01:53

Energy Solutions and Jacobs withdraw from Sellafield competition.

NDA Chairman Announces Retirement

2007-04-04 15:31:11

Chairman of the NDA, Sir Anthony Cleaver, has today formally announced that he will retire at the end of his three year period of appointment in July 2007.

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) launches new Radioactive Waste Management Directorate

2007-04-02 09:05:15

Details of the integration of Nirex into the NDA

NDA Announces Sellafield Bidders

2007-03-27 16:00:12

Six organisations have pre-qualified as bidders for the Sellafield Parent Body Organisation (PBO) role.

Low Level Radioactive Waste Policy: NDA Statement

2007-03-26 12:00:46

NDA welcomes UK Government and devolved administrations� revised policy for management of solid low level radioactive waste (LLW).

British Energy Group plc Signs Deal with NDA to Market Output from Power Stations

2007-03-19 14:22:16

NDA and British Energy Group Plc announce agreement for British Energy to market electrical output of NDA's power stations.

The Nuclear Academy breaks ground in Cumbria

2007-03-30 16:10:23

The Nuclear Academy, along with partners the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), West lakes Renaissance and British Nuclear group officially commenced construction of The Nuclear Aacdemy facility in Cumbria on 9th March 2007.

NDA Hosts Workshop to Help Bridge Skills Gap

2007-02-23 10:59:25

NDA hosts one-day Skills Strategy Workshop to encourage contractors and the supply chain to contribute to Skills Strategy.

New Nuclear Forum Created

2007-02-23 10:59:25

A Tier 1 Working group has been set up between the NDA, NIA and 25 Internatial Companies to ensure that our competitions are effective.

Statement on NDA Budget 2007/8

2007-02-22 16:24:34

Statement on the NDA budget agreed by DTI for 2007/08.

NDA Confirms Names of New Site Licence Companies

2007-02-14 14:37:31

As part of the restructuring of the UK civil nuclear industry, the NDA is setting up Site Licence Companies (SLCs) to carry out decommissioning and commercial operations across its twenty sites.

Response to Independent on Sunday Article about NDA Use of Helicopters

2007-02-14 14:31:08

The service will only be used when it can be shown that it would be more cost effective than alternative methods of travel.

World Class Aspiration for Nuclear Health and Safety as Industry Shares Best Practice for the First Time

2007-02-12 16:38:50

150 Health and Safety delegates, from 20 NDA sites, gather to share best practice.

£20m Funding for New Northwest Nuclear Research Centre

2007-02-06 13:34:13

A major new nuclear research facility is to be established in Cumbria

NDA Response to HSE Statement on THORP Re-start

2007-02-06 13:46:20

Health and Safety Executive grants consent for the re-start of THORP.

New Organisation Design for the NDA

2007-01-15 11:56:23

Since its establishment on 1st April 2005, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has focussed...

NDA Statement in Response to Funding Issues Raised in The Times

2007-02-06 14:04:18

The NDA has issued the following statement following today's (21st December) article in The Times

The NDA as Implementing Body for Deep Geological Disposal and the Transfer of Nirex Functions to the NDA

2007-02-06 14:31:51

Government confirmed that ownership shares in Nirex have now been transferred to the NDA.

NDA welcomes announcement regarding a Nuclear National Skills Academy

2007-02-06 15:52:44

Nuclear Industry's bid for a National Nuclear Skills Academy has been accepted.

NDA Concludes Review of Way Forward for Windscale, Capenhurst & Calder Hall Sites

2007-02-06 15:05:35

NDA conclude review of way forward for Windscale, Calder Hall and Capenhurst Sites.

NDA Publishes Annual Report and Accounts for 2005/06

2007-02-06 16:18:43

The NDA has today published it's Annual Report and Accounts and Health, Safety, Security and Environment report.

NDA announces launch of Sellafield competition

2007-02-07 10:07:44

NDA announces timetable for the launch of the Sellafield Competition

NDA Welcomes Extended Role in Nuclear Waste Disposal

2007-02-07 09:58:15

NDA welcomes extended role as single UK body responsible for implementing geological waste disposal.

BNFL and Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Agree Way Forward for British Nuclear Group

2007-02-07 10:23:34

BNFL and the NDA have agreed a position for the future of British Nuclear Group.

New Combined Nuclear Pension Plan Goes Live

2007-02-07 10:34:39

A new combined pension plan for the nuclear industry has been established by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

Supporting Our Communities Towards a Healthy Local Economy

2007-02-07 10:49:49

Publication of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority�s Draft Socio-economic Policy for Consultation.

NDA Approval of Waste Substitution Methodology

2007-02-07 11:16:13

The NDA recently engaged consultants to review the British Nuclear Group substitution methodology.

Pensions Update

2007-02-07 11:56:58

A joint statement was agreed by NDA, Trade Unions, and BNFL to inform employees of the latest position on pensions.

NDA Review of Sellafield Mox Plant (SMP) September 2006

2007-02-07 14:21:27

NDA provides a report reviewing progress over the past year and considers future potential strategic role of Sellafield Mox Plant (SMP).

First NDA Competition Shortlist Announced

2007-03-12 09:04:48

Three bidders qualify to be invited to tender for the Low Level Waste Management Contract.

NDA statement on competition strategy

2007-02-23 11:47:51

The NDA has set out a schedule for competing the contracts to manage and operate our various sites.

NDA Operational Review 2005-6

2007-02-23 12:03:22

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is today, publishing an Operational Review for 2005/6.

NDA response to inaccuracies in Independent on Sunday article re BNG Industry Day

2007-03-30 15:36:40

The NDA wishes to point out that the date of 22 August for an Industry Day to discuss the potential sale of British Nuclear Group (BNG), contained in an article in The Independent on Sunday of 6 August, is inaccurate. No date for an Industry Day has yet been set.

Consultation Begins on Draft Annual Plan 2007/8

2007-03-12 09:16:45

Launch of three-month consultation on our Draft Annual Plan 2007/8.

NDA response to final CoRWM report

2007-02-23 12:21:34

NDA's reponse to CoRWM's final report to Government and comment on specific area's of the report.

Work Starts to Develop a Business Case for Accelerated Decommissioning of Magnox Reactor Sites

2007-03-12 09:57:59

Works starts on business case to accelerate decommissioning of Magnox reactors sites within around 25 years.

Combined Nuclear Pension Plan (CNPP) Website Now Live

2007-03-12 09:27:35

The Combined Nuclear Pension Plan (CNPP) now has its own dedicated website: http://www.cnpp.org.uk

NDA Statement in Response to Daily Mirror Story Regarding Direct Rail Services

2007-03-12 10:11:14

We are concerned to hear of allegations that security requirements have not been met. We understand that the security regulator OCNS, will be conducting an investigation and we await the outcome of that investigation.

NDA Confirms No Extension of Wylfa Beyond 2010

2007-03-12 10:18:43

Implications and feasibility of extending operational life of Wylfa plant beyond its planned closure date of 2010 reviewed.

NDA reponse to Sunday Times' Article of 25th June Regarding Bechtel and Competition

2007-02-23 13:19:50

The NDA responds to an article in the Sunday Times on 25th June regarding the NDA�s decision to allow Bechtel to compete in future competitions

NDA Seeks Bright Ideas For Decommissioning

2007-02-23 13:42:11

The NDA is offering research and development funding of up to £50,000 to companies and institutions to submit innovative proposals to help its decommissioning and clean-up.

NDA Comments on CoRWM Draft Recommendations

2007-02-23 14:08:52

The NDA commends CoRWM for delivering a comprehensive set of draft recommendations on schedule and provides comments on a number of areas.

New Name Confirmed as Industry-Wide Pension Scheme Progresses

2007-03-12 10:30:31

Following three-month consultation, detailed plans have been drawn up for the industry-wide pension scheme.

NDA Response to HSE Prosecution of British Nuclear Group

2007-03-12 10:47:24

NDA has a separate contractual relationship with BNG and is not party to the legal action.

NDA seeks 'strong field' for competition - all contractors cleared to enter

2007-02-23 14:30:52

The NDA hold an industry day to provide potential contractors the background, criteria and process for the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority�s first ever competition.

Search is on for first multi-million nuclear waste management contract winner

2007-02-23 14:45:44

Following Government approval of the Nuclear Deommissioning Authority's Strategy, the search is now underway for the first competiton.

NDA Response to Outcome of State Aid Investigation

2007-03-12 10:52:43

We welcome the completion of the European Commission's formal State Aid investigation into the transfer of nuclear assets and liabilities to the NDA from BNFL.

dialogue: a New Publication for Stakeholders

2007-03-12 11:01:45

NDA quarterly stakeholder newsletter launched.

NDA Strategy Approved

2007-03-30 15:09:50

Today the Nuclear Decommissioning Industry (NDA) has published its approved Strategy which for the first time sets out how the UK will tackle the clean-up of its historic nuclear facilities.

Positive consultation for the proposed Nuclear Decommissioning Industry Wide Pension Scheme

2007-02-23 14:53:47

The proposals for a Nuclear Decommissioning Industry Wide Pension Scheme (IWS) have met with broad support.

THORP Update

2007-03-12 11:29:34

Revised assessment of issues associated with non-restart and restart options for THORP, Sellafield.

NDA Announces New Commercial Director

2007-03-12 11:42:48

Mark Leggett joined NDA from 13 March 2006.

THORP Update

2007-03-12 11:53:54

Report issues on 21 February was subsequently revised and published on 2 March 2006.

Sellafield MOX Plant Update

2007-03-07 10:48:14

Outline of production progress and planned programme for improvement of the Sellafield MOX Plant (SMP).

NDA Announces Director Appointments

2007-03-12 12:01:52

Two important changes to the NDA�s senior management team announced.

NDA Response to Sunday Times Article

2007-02-26 10:43:03

NDA response to article in the Sunday Times on 29 January 2006 claiming a rift between NDA's Chairman and Chief Executive on proposed sale of BNG.

NDA Offers Workforce Incentive for Accelerated Clean-Up

2007-03-07 11:18:47

NDA offers the Workforce an incentive for accelerted clean-up and savings of 7% on their original work programme.

NDA Team investigate U.S. Low Level Waste disposal methods

2007-02-26 10:56:00

A team of five staff from across the NDA visited the US in November 2005 to investigate decommissioning and Low Level Waste disposal methods.

NDA Board approves Strategy - 15 December 2005

2007-01-22 13:45:27

Strategy to be submitted to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and the Scottish Ministers.

Nuclear Decommissioning Industry Pension Scheme Consultation

2007-01-22 13:52:58

NDA has launched a 3 month consultation on the proposed nuclear decommissioning industry wide pension scheme.

£20million funding agreed to support West Cumbria skills and nuclear cluster strategy

2007-01-22 14:40:22

A Nuclear Institute, a National Nuclear Skills Academy, and a new academic position of Chair of Epidemiology in West Cumbria

Industry wide pension scheme

2007-01-22 14:53:30

The NDA recognises the importance of the industry wide pension scheme

NDA officials in top level meeting with Irish government

2007-01-22 15:06:48

NDA meet with Irish Government to reinforce their committments

Wide ranging debate for NDA Draft Strategy

2007-01-23 15:24:33

Reponses to consultation into the NDA's draft Strategy

Latest NDA Statement on THORP - 16 November 2005

2007-01-24 10:12:25

NDA Statement on the progress of THORP

Final week for Draft Consultation reponses

2007-01-24 11:27:40

The three month consultation period for the NDA�s first Draft Strategy draws to end this week.

NDA response to proposed sale of BNG

2007-01-24 10:46:08

We are neither for nor against the sale of BNG, but we do need to understand more fully the wide range of issues raised by such a sale.

NDA appoints new Head of Commercial

2007-01-24 11:42:13

Bob Churchill, currently with AMEC, joins the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) on the 31 October 2005 as Head of Commercial.

Chat: Draft Strategy for Consultation

2007-01-24 12:02:18

Nuclear chat room for the NDA draft Strategy Consultation

2006/7 Draft Annual Plan out to consultation

2007-01-24 14:15:54

NDA Draft Annual Plan 2007/8 for Consultation on 1 August 2006.

Consultation on the NDA's Draft Strategy: FAQs

2007-03-12 15:26:16

Progress on the consultation process for the NDA's Draft Strategy.

NDA Response to Proposed Sale of British Nuclear Group (BNG)

2007-03-12 15:15:44

NDA notes with interest BNFL's intention to seek a sale of BNG.

Dounreay Cementation Plant Incident

2007-03-12 15:35:48

The plant shut down with no release to the environment.

British Energy announce 10 year life extension for Dungeness B

2007-03-12 15:41:19

British Energy announced completion of technical and economic evaluation, and decision to extend Dungeness B's accounting life for 10 years to 2018.

Webcast of Launch of NDA Draft Strategy for Consultation

2007-03-13 16:10:03

Webcast to support the launch of the NDA's Draft Stategy for detailed public consultation.

NDA host workshop for contractors at ICEM'05 Conference

2007-03-13 16:14:31

NDA hosts workshop for contractors to interact with NDA staff.

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Publishes Annual Report and Accounts

2007-03-13 16:33:41

The NDA published its first Annual Report and Accounts covering the four month period between 1 December 2004 -31 March 2005.

Caithness Socio-Economic Forum Established

2007-03-13 16:18:43

NDA welcomes Caithness Socio-Economic Forum and will have active role in work ahead.

Historic list of possible locations for a radioactive waste repository

2007-03-28 11:52:55

Nirex published an historic short-list of sites, compiled during the 1980s, as possible locations for a radioactive waste repository.

Latest NDA Statement on THORP

2007-03-13 16:41:24

On 27 May 2005 the NDA received a copy of the British Nuclear Group investigation into the incident that occurred at THORP.

Prioritisation Working Group Report Published

2007-03-13 16:47:06

In order to advise the NDA on a possible prioritisation process, the DTI�s Liabilities Management Unit established the Prioritisation Working Group (PWG).

Launch News

2007-03-13 16:58:01

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, which is launched today, Friday 1st April 2005, has strategic responsibility for the decommissioning and clean-up of all 20 of the UK public sector civil nuclear sites.

Annual Plan

2007-03-13 16:54:58

NDA published its first Annual Plan on 1 April 2005.

Directions to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

2007-01-19 15:41:52

Directions related to NDA's responsibilities laid before Parliament.

State Aids

2007-01-19 16:09:50

The European Commission has announced the beginning of a formal investigation into State Aid to the NDA.

Safeguarding West Cumbria's Economic Prosperity

2007-01-19 16:26:41

On Monday 1st of November, the Trade and Industry Secretary signed an agreement with the NDA.

Appointment of Non-Executive Directors

2007-01-19 16:47:41

Energy Minister, Mike O'Brien, announced the appointment of six non-executive directors to the NDA Board.