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PLC Components

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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07 Aug 2025 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, a central government public authority, has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply of PLC Components for its MAST-U Fusion Experiments Machine Control System. This procurement, categorised under the industry of computer-related equipment, involved a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. Located at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, the procurement was completed with an award date of 7th August 2025, with the contract period spanning from 31st July 2025 to 5th September 2025. The PLC Components contract, valued at £35,300 (net), was awarded to SCM Schneider Electric Systems UK Limited.

This tender provides a notable opportunity for businesses involved in supplying advanced technological and computer-related equipment, particularly those with expertise in industrial automation components. Although this specific tender was awarded via a direct procurement method, similar future tenders might allow for competitive tendering, providing an opportunity for small to large scale suppliers to participate. Companies specialising in components for technological and scientific applications would be well-suited to explore such opportunities, while those newly entering the market could see potential for growth by engaging in similar government contracts.

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Notice Title

PLC Components

Notice Description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the supply of PLC Components for its MAST-U Fusion Experiments Machine Control System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047049-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 5 Sep 2025 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
Not specified
Contact Email
robert.franklin@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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