Planning

D1 South Mezzanine Extension

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

09 Oct 2025 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a project titled "D1 South Mezzanine Extension." This construction work involves designing and installing a single-storey mezzanine for additional storage and connectivity between existing structures. The location for this procurement is the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire. Key milestones include a preliminary market engagement notice, with the release of the invitation to tender (ITT) scheduled for the week commencing 13 October 2025. The contract period is expected to run from 5 December 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a budget of £300,000. The relevant industry category is construction work, with CPV code 45000000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in construction and mezzanine design, offering potential for growth and establishing relationships with public sector entities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the project's suitability criteria. The project not only allows businesses to showcase their expertise but also provides the chance to contribute to an important infrastructure project at a major scientific research centre. Engaging in this tender can position businesses well for future collaboration opportunities with governmental organisations.

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Notice Title

D1 South Mezzanine Extension

Notice Description

A single storey mezzanine to be designed and installed to provide additional storage and to link up two existing mezzanines to create access between the two. There is currently a staircase down from one of the existing mezzanine's that we would like to remove subject to building control as this is in the space between the two. The mezzanine is to have finishes matching the current one. Loading requirements to be 750kgm2 or higher.

Planning Information

A preliminary market engagement notice published to notify the market before the release of the ITT scheduled the w/c 13/10/2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063617-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
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
13 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 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
Emilie Terry
Contact Email
emilie.terry@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+12 35528822

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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