Award

Provision of Specialist Workstations

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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06 Aug 2025 at 14:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, located in Oxfordshire, has awarded a contract for the provision of specialist workstations to CDW Limited. This procurement, under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies (CPV 30200000), involves the purchase of CAE workstations necessary for software from Dassault and Ansys. The contract is valued at £650,000 and will run from 18th August 2025 to 17th August 2028. The procurement process used was a further competition under Lot 2 of the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Framework, concluding on 27th June 2025.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in computer hardware and IT solutions, including SMEs and enterprises supporting diverse geographical regions such as British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and within Europe. It is an ideal opportunity for suppliers familiar with supplying personal and desktop computers, creating a strong foothold in government contracts and allowing for future scalability and innovation partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Specialist Workstations

Notice Description

UKAEA had a requirement for CAE Workstations for users of software products from the companies Dassault and Ansys. These specialist workstations will be purchased from the successful bidder after a further competition via Lot 2 of the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Framework. All values excluding VAT. Desktops will be purchased singly and in batches over the course of the contract. This is an award notice only and 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/abdd0be2-bc08-485b-a675-ecdc84f51961
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30213000 - Personal computers

30213100 - Portable computers

30213300 - Desktop computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2028 3-4 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CDW

Further Information

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