Planning

Maintenance of High-Pressure Compressors and Breathing Equipment Systems

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

24 Sep 2025 at 14:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Maintenance of High-Pressure Compressors and Breathing Equipment Systems." This procurement opportunity falls under the industry category of services and is specifically related to air compressors and associated maintenance. The project location is at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, UK. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 24th September 2025, and a deadline for engagement is scheduled for 8th October 2025. Additionally, a future notice is expected by 17th November 2025. The anticipated contract period is from 2nd February 2026 to 2nd February 2029, with an estimated gross value of £288,000.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the maintenance of high-pressure compressors and breathing systems, particularly those capable of servicing diverse and uniquely designed plant room facilities. Companies with expertise in air compressor services or those offering repair and maintenance services for compressors would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as both the project and procurement approach are suited to leveraging the innovative and specialised skills typically found in such organisations. Engaging with this tender could help businesses expand their portfolio within the public sector, establish relationships with a central government authority, and position themselves strategically for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance of High-Pressure Compressors and Breathing Equipment Systems

Notice Description

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority requires the services of the Maintenance of High-Pressure Compressors and Breathing Equipment Systems. All the compressors, compressed air filters, breathing air driers/filtration and driers are located inside various site plant rooms across site, all these buildings are unique in both design and use. The service will be required on UKAEA's Culham Science Centre site.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98397&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a13c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059324-2025
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

39721321 - Compressed-air dryers

42123000 - Compressors

42123400 - Air compressors

50531300 - Repair and maintenance services of compressors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jordan Luker
Contact Email
jordan.luker@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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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