Tender

Archive Services

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Apr 2026 at 08:00

Planning

13 Oct 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), based at Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Archive Services" in the services category. This contract involves the provision of off-site archive services, including collection, indexing, storage, delivery, and destruction of approximately 7,500 boxes of documents. The tender, with an active status, is being conducted via an open competition procurement method, with the tender period ending on 20th May 2026. Prospective bidders should submit their enquiries by 11th May 2026. The contractual work is scheduled to span from 1st July 2026 until 30th June 2029, with a possibility of a two-year extension. The legal basis of this procurement is set under UKPGA 2023/54.

The UKAEA's archive services tender represents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in archive services and document management. This tender is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises that can offer comprehensive archival services, including digitisation capabilities. With the requirement to maintain high standards in archiving and potential digitisation, businesses with ISO certifications and those committed to quality assurance and sustainability practices will have an advantageous position. The active status of the procurement phase provides an immediate opportunity to compete for a public sector contract, enabling firms to expand their portfolio with a recognised public authority client.

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Notice Title

Archive Services

Notice Description

UKAEA is seeking off-site archive services, including collection, indexing, storage, delivery and destruction of documents, for a collection of approximately 7500 boxes.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Two year optional extension in a 1+1 format.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99013&B= Please refer to the document Archive Services tender specification, and review and answer the questions under Annex 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035874-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92512000 - Archive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
14 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

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