Planning

Radiation Tolerant Communications Technologies

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

02 Jul 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is engaging with suppliers for the 'Radiation Tolerant Communications Technologies' project, aiming to develop cutting-edge communication systems designed for radiation tolerance. This procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is categorised under research and experimental development services within the United Kingdom, specifically centred in Oxfordshire. Interested parties are invited to participate in a webinar scheduled on 23rd July 2025, paving the way for further engagement with the deadline set for 29th August 2025. The subsequent tenderers will be informed by 30th September 2025, with the project span set from 31st October 2025 to 23rd March 2026, under a special concession regime.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in communications technology, particularly those focusing on integration with automation and sensing technologies. Enterprises involved in research and development, technical support, and providing solutions for printed circuits and technical inspections will find this tender well-suited for their expertise. Given its suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the procurement encourages a diverse range of businesses to engage and explore potential collaborative growth with the UK Atomic Energy Authority's innovative initiatives.

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Notice Title

Radiation Tolerant Communications Technologies

Notice Description

UKAEA wishes to engage with potential suppliers for the provision of design, prototypes & Test of a communications system with focus on developing radiation tolerant/hardened communication technologies including design for integration with actuation, sensing & automation technologies being developed in parallel.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95501&B= Webinar registration link: https://forms.office.com/e/LPa9SCWLVr Webinar on 23rd July, at 9.00pm

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055758
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036687-2025
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

31712300 - Printed circuits

71356300 - Technical support services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73120000 - Experimental development services

73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 23 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Sandie Brown
Contact Email
sandie.brown@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
Not specified

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

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