Scope

1  This report sets out the facts surrounding the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority's (NDA) Magnox contract. It covers:

•  the procurement process, contract award, litigation and settlement;

•  the consolidation process and contract termination;

•  the oversight and assurance system supporting the contract; and

•  the total cost to the taxpayer.

2  We carried out our fieldwork between May and July 2017. Our report did not examine issues pertaining to contract design, compliance with procurement regulations, or the reasons behind the High Court judgment of July 2016.