A detailed evaluation of the tender responses and follow-up technical interviews, resulted in framework contracts being awarded in each area: Lot A: University Interactions awarded to a single consortium led by National Nuclear Laboratory and supported by Frazer-Nash Consulting; Lot B: Integrated Waste Management and Site Decommissioning and Remediation was awarded to six consortia led by Amec Foster Wheeler Ltd, Arcadis Consulting (UK) Ltd, Arup, Eden NE Ltd, Galson Sciences Ltd and NSG Environmental Ltd; and the Lot C: Spent Fuels and Nuclear Materials contract was awarded to three consortia led by AMEC Foster Wheeler Ltd, Areva NC and National Nuclear Laboratory. NDA Research Manager at NDA, Yvonne Morris, commented: "It was very pleasing to see so many SMEs being engaged in the process and being part of successful consortia. Overall we were delighted with the high quality of the submissions and look forward to working with the organisations on our strategic R&D programme.