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Fixed Crane Maintenance Service

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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01 Aug 2025 at 12:32

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14 Mar 2025 at 10:17

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14 Mar 2025 at 10:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Fixed Crane Maintenance Service contract was initiated by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) for the maintenance of fixed cranes at their Culham Campus in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. This procurement process falls under the 'services' category and is classified under CPV code 50531400 for repair and maintenance services of cranes. The process has transitioned to the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Konecranes Demag UK Limited, effective from 14 July 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, aligning with the standards of the GPA. Although the original tender period ended on 8 April 2025, adjustments were made due to amendments earlier in the process.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in crane maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in handling overhead cranes and the necessary qualifications for large-scale facility operations. Companies that can demonstrate competency in social value initiatives, relevant project experience, and effective operational methodologies would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract's three-year term, with an option for extension, presents additional business continuity and potential for further engagement with a prominent public sector authority like UKAEA. With a bid submission rate that included contributions from several SMEs, the process underscored the competitive landscape and the potential for dynamic business growth within the UK's public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fixed Crane Maintenance Service

Notice Description

Maintenance Service for Fixed Cranes

Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for a Maintenance Service for its Fixed Cranes across its site at Culham Campus, near Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The service is required for a three year period with one years option.

Options: The option to extend for a further year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e3cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045193-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

42414100 - Cranes

42414200 - Overhead travelling cranes

42416300 - Hoists

42419100 - Parts of cranes

45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

50531400 - Repair and maintenance services of cranes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,795 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Postcode Area
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
1
Supplier Name

Konecranes Demag UK Limited

Further Information

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