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Commercial Advisory Services for STRIDE Programme

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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30 Oct 2025 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has successfully completed the procurement process for "Commercial Advisory Services for STRIDE Programme," focusing on the development of an AI Data Centre at Culham Campus, Oxfordshire. This procurement falls under the technical services category, with activities located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Initiated as a tender, this project reached its award stage on 23rd September 2025, with a contract value of £50,000. The contract with the supplier, SUB1 DCS Ltd, commenced on 1st October 2025 and will conclude on 30th September 2026. The procurement was executed through an 'Other' specified method, with the tender period ending on 17th September 2025.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises specializing in technical advisory roles, particularly those experienced in data centre development. Businesses capable of providing quality technical services within specified budgets will find such procurements advantageous since they align with the strategic developmental goals of significant organisations like the UKAEA. Although this procurement was not targeted at SMEs, large companies with the capability to meet detailed deliverables can benefit by showcasing expertise in managing complex technological infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Commercial Advisory Services for STRIDE Programme

Notice Description

Provide objective advice to support the delivery if the AI Data Centre at Culham Campus. Work packages will be agreed with the UKAEA PM with clear scope and deliverables and estimate costs based on rates outlined within this agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3825807-8dcb-4af4-9f00-6afc88df5e2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0364f68-3eb3-4bcf-8299-3de70f6fbe12
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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
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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUB1 DCS

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