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Design and Build of UKAEA External Facing Website

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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23 May 2025 at 12:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), based in Oxfordshire, has completed a procurement process for the "Design and Build of UKAEA External Facing Website." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically communication software and IT software development services. The procurement was conducted using a selective method under a restricted procedure. The process progressed from the tender period, which ended on 4th April 2025, to the award stage on 23rd May 2025. The contract with a value of £118,100 commenced on 16th May 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2025. The project covers various regions including the United Kingdom and extends its service delivery worldwide.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the IT and communication sectors, particularly for businesses skilled in developing content management and publishing services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from such opportunities due to the project's alignment with their capacities. The procurement process was awarded to The Dextrous Web, a large-scale supplier, highlighting the potential for enterprises with substantial experience in similar large-scale projects to compete effectively for similar future contracts. Businesses with expertise in aligning their services with the Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and international service delivery will find considerable avenues for expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Build of UKAEA External Facing Website

Notice Description

UKAEA is seeking a supplier to collaborate on the development of a new online service in line with the GDS Service Manual. This will include a content management and publishing service which enables the Communications team to effectively engage its audiences online.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cd91fef-b93f-4b01-be6d-549d5c07fdf9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/582c555c-62dd-46af-856d-6a27e4aa6953
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212510 - Communication software development services

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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
Imogen Pether
Contact Email
imogen.pether@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 123546

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

THE DEXTROUS WEB

Further Information

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