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Supply of five (5) Helium leak detectors

UK Atomic Energy Authority

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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24 Nov 2025 at 15:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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03 Nov 2025 at 09:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

26 Sep 2025 at 15:26

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Tender

21 Aug 2025 at 12:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, based at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, recently completed a procurement process to supply five Helium leak detectors for the Hydrogen 3 Advanced Technology (H3AT) facility. This tender, under the title "Supply of five (5) Helium leak detectors," falls within the industry category of gas-detection apparatus. The procurement process was executed using an open competition method below the threshold level and concluded with the award stage on 24th November 2025. The contract, valued at £130,714, began on the same date and will run until 31st March 2026, with the successful supplier being Busch UK Ltd, an SME located in Telford.

This tender opportunity represents significant potential for businesses specialising in gas-detection technologies, particularly those capable of introducing innovative solutions suitable for advanced technology facilities. SMEs like Busch UK Ltd can leverage such contracts to demonstrate their expertise and expand their footprint in the public sector market. Companies with competencies in developing and supplying technical apparatus for energy and advanced engineering projects would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities, paving the way for enhanced business growth and sector influence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of five (5) Helium leak detectors

Notice Description

The scope of the contract includes the supply of five (5) Helium leak detectors for the Hydrogen 3 Advanced Technology (H3AT) facility at the UKAEA's Culham Campus. The leak detectors will be utilized within H3AT project to confirm/test the leak rate of systems during installation and commissioning phase.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076565-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

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

CPV Codes

24111300 - Helium

38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£130,714 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£130,714 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Atomic Energy Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Postcode Area
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

Busch UK Ltd

Further Information

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