Award

Embedded Engineering Resource Framework (EERF)

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2025 at 11:47

TenderUpdate

29 Oct 2024 at 16:19

Tender

01 Oct 2024 at 16:19

TenderUpdate

13 Sep 2024 at 13:49

TenderUpdate

05 Sep 2024 at 13:34

Planning

16 Aug 2024 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Embedded Engineering Resource Framework (EERF)" has been led by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), located at the Culham Campus in Abingdon. This contract falls under the services category with a focus on engineering design services, as indicated by the CPV classification 71320000. The procurement method employed was a restricted procedure, aligning with European procurement standards under legal basis CELEX 32014L0024. The final award was made on 29th May 2025, with a contract period expected from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029, and the contract value is approximately £9.9 million. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with Amentum Clean Energy Limited and AtkinsRéalis UK Ltd named as suppliers, having the allowance to subcontract further tasks within the framework.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in engineering design and consultancy services. Companies adept in providing technical and engineering support, especially within the context of innovation and mechanical and electrical engineering, would find this framework beneficial for growth. The framework aims to foster a diverse range of skills and expertise to tackle technical and capability gaps, thus supporting the UKAEA's objectives in sustainable fusion energy. With a selective procurement method ensuring a robust competitive environment, opportunities are ripe for large organisations capable of offering substantial engineering and technical solutions to collaborate and drive forward the UK's strategic energy projects.

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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.

Lot Information

Embedded Engineering Resource Framework (EERF)

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.

Renewal: May be renewed after the framework expires or if the maximum value under the framework is reached.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048b89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028444-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£9,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,900,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Calum Stead
Contact Email
calum.stead@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235466971

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY

ATKINSRÉALIS

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