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Conformity Assessment Body, Notified Body, Third Party Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing Service

UK Atomic Energy Authority

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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20 Mar 2026 at 16:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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02 Dec 2025 at 17:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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08 Jul 2025 at 12:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
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12 Jun 2025 at 16:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), based in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process requiring Conformity Assessment Body, Notified Body, Third-Party Inspection, and Non-Destructive Testing services. The procurement, carried out through an open procedure, culminated in an active contract awarded on 20 March 2026, with British Engineering Services Limited as the selected supplier. This initiative, vital for specialist organisations in the services category, was structured in two lots: Lot 1 for Conformity-related services and Lot 2 dedicated to Non-Destructive Testing services. The contract commenced on 1 March 2026, with an initial term ending in February 2029, and includes an extension option up to 28 February 2030.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for growth in specialist engineering and testing services, focusing on businesses with expertise in conformity assessments and advanced testing technologies. Ideal candidates for future bidding processes would be firms equipped with relevant accreditation such as UKAS, proven technical experience, and competent mobilisation strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged, marked by prior participation, to engage in future tenders given their demonstrated capability to successfully compete in specialised service provisions. The open procedure ensures a transparent and competitive environment, fostering business expansions within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Conformity Assessment Body, Notified Body, Third Party Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing Service

Notice Description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the provision of Conformity Assessment Body, Notified Body, Third-Party Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing Service. The service will be split into two lots: Lot 1: Conformity Assessment Body, Notified Body and Third-Party Inspection Service Lot 2: Non-Destructive Testing Service Bidders may bid for both lots. UKAEA may award one or more contracts to one or more Suppliers.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Conformity Assessment Body, Notified Body and Third Party Inspection Service

The provision of a Conformity Assessment Body, Notified Body and Third Party Inspection Service to the UK Atomic Energy Authority. Full details can be found within the Technical Specification which is available for download.

Renewal: The contract will contain an option to extend by a period of one year by mutual agreement between the Parties.

Lot 2: Non-Destructive Testing Service

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the provision of a Non-Destructive Testing Service. Full details of the requirement including the technical specification and assessment criteria are available by following the link in this notice.

Renewal: The contract contains an option to extend by one year on mutual agreement between the Parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054804
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025967-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

98120000 - Services furnished by trade unions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

BRITISH ENGINEERING SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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