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H3AT Process Services

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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21 Mar 2025 at 11:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has awarded a contract titled "H3AT Process Services" under the industry category of water demineralisation services (CPV code: 65121000). This procurement process has reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 21 March 2025. The contract, valued at GBP 1,600,000, encompasses supplying various services for the Hydrogen 3 Advanced Technology (H3AT) tritium plant and research halls at the UKAEA's Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire. These services include the provision of demineralised water, breathable air supply, plant air supply, compressed gas supply, and specialist gas compound with segregation. The contract period starts on 17 March 2025 and ends on 28 January 2026, with delivery to multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the provision and installation of process service systems to enter or expand their presence in the advanced technology and research sectors. With a preference for SMEs and VCSEs, this award allows these organisations to demonstrate their expertise on a large-scale project managed by a reputable public organisation. Arcade UK Ltd, a large-scale company based in Cambridge, has been selected as the supplier for this contract, suggesting that businesses with robust capabilities in delivering complex, technical solutions are particularly well-suited for such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

H3AT Process Services

Notice Description

UKAEA had a requirement for the procurement of a process services system for the Hydrogen 3 Advanced Technology (H3AT) tritium plant and research halls at UKAEA's Culham Science Centre. Included in this requirement is the supply of: - Demineralised Water - Breathable Air Supply - Plant Air Supply - Compressed Gas Supply - Specialist Gas Compound with Segregation All values are inclusive of VAT. This is an Award Notice only, not a call to competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea31b91-08bf-43d5-b4ed-c49297897921
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65121000 - Water demineralisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 28 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Emma Liddle
Contact Email
emma.liddle@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+12 35528822

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
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
1
Supplier Name

ARCADE

Further Information

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