Planning

Regulatory Conformity Assessment / Third Party Inspection

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

31 Mar 2025 at 11:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has initiated a procurement process under the title "Regulatory Conformity Assessment / Third Party Inspection." The procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in Oxfordshire, UKJ14 region. Currently in the planning stage, the buying organisation is seeking a UKAS Certified Conformity Assessment Body / Notified Body capable of performing regulatory conformity assessments and third-party inspections. Key dates include a milestone engagement scheduled for 14 April 2025 and a future notice date set for 1 May 2025. The contract period is planned from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2027, with a potential extension to 30 June 2028. The total estimated contract value is £150,000 (gross estimated amount of £180,000).

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for specialist and professional organisations capable of delivering high-standard regulatory and inspection services. SMEs are encouraged to apply, as the contract suitability explicitly includes them. Businesses with expertise in conformity assessments and a track record of operating within specified regulatory frameworks would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, the long-term nature of the contract and potential for renewal offers stability and a sustained engagement period for the successful bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regulatory Conformity Assessment / Third Party Inspection

Notice Description

he UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the services of a UKAS Certified Conformity Assessment Body / Notified Body having the capability to perform Regulatory Conformity Assessment / Third Party Inspections. Further details are available within the document available from the link in this notice

Planning Information

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is looking to hear from potential suppliers interested in supply the above service. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders Please search using the unique tender ID: 98028

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04faa0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011994-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

98113000 - Services furnished by specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Robert Franklin
Contact Email
robert.franklin@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235466915

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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