Planning

Technologies for Remote Inspection of Nuclear Soft Waste

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

15 Jul 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the UK Atomic Energy Authority is in the planning stage, focusing on the development of technologies for remote inspection of nuclear soft waste. The buying organisation is based at Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, and the procurement falls under the services category. This project, with an estimated value of £1,000,000, seeks innovative solutions for remote inspection, both invasive and non-invasive, of soft waste packages. A preliminary market engagement notice has been published, with a scheduled engagement milestone due by 28 July 2025. The contract period is expected to span from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in remote-control equipment and industrial process control technologies. Companies focusing on developing remote access software are also well-suited to compete. The procurement encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing a valuable platform for business growth in a high-tech domain. Given the project's scope and complexity, businesses that have expertise in or can develop technologies for non-invasive monitoring and inspection will find this a promising opportunity. The involvement in such an advanced science project can substantially enhance business portfolios and credentials in the nuclear and waste management sectors.

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Notice Title

Technologies for Remote Inspection of Nuclear Soft Waste

Notice Description

The scope is for remote technologies to either non-invasively or invasively inspect the soft waste package to identify the physical contents of the package.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96064&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055fc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040139-2025
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment

38820000 - Remote-control equipment

72212514 - Remote access software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
Colette Broadwith
Contact Email
colette.mckernan@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142293734

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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