Tender

SGT Blast Air Coolers

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

29 Jul 2025 at 15:14

Tender

28 May 2025 at 15:45

Planning

20 May 2025 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) initiated a procurement process for the design, supply, and installation of SGT Blast Air Coolers, intended to update older infrastructure at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire. The procurement, identified under the tender ID T/ET052/25, fell under the industry category of cooling and ventilation equipment, with an active status at the tender stage. Initially announced on 20th May 2025, this process followed an open procedure, allowing interested parties to submit tenders until 27th June 2025. Despite being planned meticulously, the procurement process was eventually recorded as completed and the tender was cancelled on 29th July 2025 due to bids not meeting the necessary criteria set by UKAEA.

This tender presents significant potential for businesses involved in electrical installation, mechanical installations, and manufacturing of cooling systems, particularly those capable of bringing innovative technological solutions to the table. Companies that are classified as SMEs or VCSEs were also considered suitable, showing UKAEA's inclination towards fostering growth among smaller entities. Participating in such tenders can offer businesses opportunities to establish a foothold within public sector contracts, expand their portfolio, and build substantial commercial relationships within the central government procurement landscape. Although the process was ultimately not awarded, similar future opportunities could arise, providing further chances for business growth and competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

SGT Blast Air Coolers

Notice Description

4.1.1. UKAEA requires a contractor to design, supply and install 5 Blast Air Coolers which are suitable for outdoor installation and will operate without limitation. The Contractor shall decommission and deliver these coolers at a prearranged date and time onto the Client's site. The Contractor will be required to install the Blast Air Coolers at an agreed, later date. The Blast Air Coolers are required to comply with international technical standards and with the stated standards listed within Document 3 - Scope. The full, listed requirements are set out in Document 3 - Scope.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: The option prices detailed in Document 4 - Pricing Schedule shall be firm prices not subject to variation. 12.1.2. The Contractor hereby grants to the Client the following irrevocable option to purchase the installation of the blast cooler units as detailed in Document 3 - Scope and Document 4 - Pricing Schedule in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in this contract or any such subsequent contract or contracts where such options are taken up, it being agreed that the Client has no obligation to exercise such options. 12.1.3. Option: Installation of all SGT Blast Air Coolers, at a firm price as detailed in Document 4 - Pricing Schedule in accordance with the technical specification in Document 3 that the Client exercises such an option by no later than 27th February 2026. 12.1.4. The Client shall not be obliged to exercise the options and reserves the right to seek competitive Tenders for the option requirement(s).

Renewal: nstallation of all SGT Blast Air Coolers, at a firm price as detailed in Document 4 - Pricing Schedule in accordance with the technical specification in Document 3 that the Client exercises such an option by no later than 27th February 2026.

Planning Information

UKAEA has previously conducted pre-market engagement for the procurement of the SGT Cooler Units. A quote was received from a potential supplier; the value of this quote indicated that this procurement would be over threshold and therefore needed to be procured through a Procurement Act 2023 Compliant procedure. UKAEA has not done any further premarket engagement for this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051955
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043982-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45350000 - Mechanical installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£233,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£233,400 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
23 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Emilie Terry
Contact Email
emilie.terry@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+12 35528822

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

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