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Embedded Engineering Resource Framework (EERF)

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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29 May 2025 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has completed the procurement process for the Embedded Engineering Resource Framework (EERF), a project aimed at enhancing innovation and technical skills within the organisation. This tender falls under the industry category of engineering design services and associated fields, addressing requirements in mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering services, among others. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, with the tender period ending on 1st November 2024. Contracts have been awarded, with a contract period stretching from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2029, across various locations including the UK and internationally. The entire procurement process aims to offer improved value for money and foster a culture of innovation.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering design and consultancy services, particularly those capable of delivering on complex technical inspection and design-modelling services. Large firms with expertise in systems support, engineering consultancy, and research development are particularly well-suited to benefit from the framework. Notably, the procurement was open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), broadening the participation scope. Suppliers such as Amentum Clean Energy Limited and Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd are among those awarded, indicating a diverse array of expertise required to fulfil the framework's objectives.

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Notice Title

Embedded Engineering Resource Framework (EERF)

Notice Description

This ITT covers The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority ("the Client's") requirement for the Embedded Engineering Resource Framework (EERF) which will support UKAEA deliver improved value for money for taxpayers, access to a broad range of engineering and technical skills in multiple technology and study fields. The EERF seeks to support the creation of a culture that is more open to innovation by helping to identify the barriers to creative thinking.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3945f69-fe05-4e4d-a1bc-7aea819f8bf1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71314100 - Electrical services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71323100 - Electrical power systems design services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

72242000 - Design-modelling services

72253200 - Systems support services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

98391000 - Decommissioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY

ATKINSRÉALIS

BAKER HICKS

DEMCON MULTIPHYSICS

FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY

OPTIMA SYSTEMS CONSULTANCY

OXFORD SIGMA

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