Award

Machine Inspection and Maintenance

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Nov 2025 at 10:17

Tender

17 Jul 2025 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, a central government public authority, has successfully awarded the contract for "Machine Inspection and Maintenance" to Industrial Maintenance Services Limited. This procurement involves the inspection and maintenance of workshop equipment at the Culham Campus in Oxfordshire. The procurement was conducted through an open, below-threshold competition, with the tender issuance dated 17 July 2025, and planned contract initiation on 1 October 2025. The contract, valued at £17,227 (net of VAT), covers services from 17 November 2025 to 16 November 2027, with potential annual extensions up to 2029. This award was finalized on 18 November 2025, marking the completion of the procurement process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in machinery repair and maintenance services. With an active contract and potential for future extensions, businesses with the capability to meet strict response times and deliver high-quality maintenance services swiftly could utilise this contract to establish or enhance their presence within the public sector. The project's location in Oxfordshire requires businesses that can deploy resources efficiently within the region, providing a rewarding opportunity for growth in the UK's central government supply chain.

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Notice Title

Machine Inspection and Maintenance

Notice Description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the Inspection and Maintenance of its Workshop Equipment across its Culham Campus site in Oxfordshire.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: Contract contains options to extend the contract by a further two 12 month periods.

Renewal: UK Atomic Energy Authority wishes to have an option to extend by a period of up to two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074643-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,227 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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