Planning

Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation (LIBRTI) - Detritiation System

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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09 Oct 2025 at 13:27

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08 Oct 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation (LIBRTI) – Detritiation System. This initiative is situated at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, under the postal code OX14 3DB, UKJ14 region of the United Kingdom. The primary objective is to engage with Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) for delivering a detritiation system vital to the Tritium Management System within the newly established LIBRTI Facility at the Culham Campus. The procurement process has a gross value estimated between £1 million to £2 million GBP. Key milestones include a planned market engagement on 27 October 2025, with further notices anticipated by 1 December 2025. The procurement category focuses on services and works, with potential for more complex specialised machinery and installation tasks, aligning with the legal framework established by UK legislation in 2023.

This procurement offers substantial business growth potential, particularly for SMEs involved in industrial process control, pumps, steam condensers, and miscellaneous special-purpose machinery. Furthermore, enterprises providing installation services for electric motors and integrated engineering consultancy can leverage this opportunity. The planned initiatives pave the way for businesses adept in advanced industrial technologies to showcase their expertise and gain a foothold in the central government's technological innovation projects. The contract period is slated to commence on 9 January 2026 and conclude by 31 March 2026, offering ample time for preparation and execution of comprehensive solutions suited to meet the cutting-edge requirements at the Culham Campus. Such projects make a compelling case for SMEs to demonstrate their capabilities in contributing to national innovation and technological advancements.

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Notice Title

Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation (LIBRTI) - Detritiation System

Notice Description

UKAEA wishes to engage with Small to Medium Enterprises (SME), designers and manufacturers for the supply of a detritiation system for the Tritium Management System located in the new Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation (LIBRTI) Facility at the Culham Campus.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98812&B= We have asked some questions at the end of the annex which we would like you to respond to as described in the attached document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aab4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063763-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

42122000 - Pumps

42165000 - Steam condensers

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

51111000 - Installation services of electric motors, generators and transformers

51514000 - Installation services of miscellaneous general-purpose machinery

71323200 - Plant engineering design services

71340000 - Integrated engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Maili Nugent
Contact Email
maili.nugent@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235468141

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

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