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DEMO RMTF - TR0+ Upgrade Realisation

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 16:38

Award

25 Sep 2025 at 13:00

Tender

18 Jul 2025 at 22:30

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has engaged in a public procurement process titled "DEMO RMTF - TR0+ Upgrade Realisation," forming part of the advancement of novel control systems for future fusion reactors. This procurement activity, conducted via an open procedure, involves the development of test facilities and includes substantial works under the NEC4 Supply Contract within the main procurement category of goods. The process is located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, with a projected contract value of approximately £400,000. The procurement process is complete, with significant dates noted, including a target start date of September 2025 and a completion date by April 2026. Veolia Nuclear Solutions UK Ltd was awarded the contract following a competitive tender process, wherein two bids were received.

This tender poses substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the industrial robotics and advanced control systems sectors, especially those capable of delivering complex engineering projects within tight timelines and budget constraints. With a focus on advancing fusion reactor technologies, businesses specialising in innovative control systems and possessing strong organisational experience in similar domains stand to benefit. The inclusion of an open procurement method widens the scope, allowing potentially capable SMEs to seize this opportunity for significant business expansion and industry recognition by contributing cutting-edge solutions to the UK's fusion energy research infrastructure.

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Notice Title

DEMO RMTF - TR0+ Upgrade Realisation

Notice Description

This procurement is to support UKAEA to develop test facilities in order to advance their understanding of novel control systems inside of a future fusion reactor known as DEMO. This is to be delivered under the NEC4 Supply Contract. The scope is detailed in the Specification document. There is optional site visits for all bidders. The contract value is approximately PS400,000 with a target start date of September 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056285
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084606-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

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
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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
Hamid Rahman
Contact Email
hamid.rahman@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0123456

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VEOLIA NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS

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