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LIBRTI C&I - Distributed Control System [DCS]

UK Atomic Energy Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2025 at 14:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

08 Dec 2025 at 08:57

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Oct 2025 at 15:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, located in Oxfordshire, conducted a procurement process for the "LIBRTI C&I – Distributed Control System [DCS]" aimed at enhancing their Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation (LIBRTI) Programme. This initiative seeks to establish the UK as a leader in demonstrating the feasibility of fusion fuel technologies. The procurement, which follows an open procedure, was in the 'award' stage with a contract signed on 23rd December 2025. The procurement was mainly categorised under "goods" and had a substantial focus on industrial process control equipment and software. Items are to be delivered to the Culham Science Centre, with the contract term set from 23rd December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The estimated contract value was grossed at GBP 621,807.16.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of industrial control systems, notably those offering quality process control hardware and software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing high-standard, off-the-shelf industrial equipment could find this opportunity particularly beneficial. As the procurement process employed an open procedure, it encouraged competitive bidding, which is advantageous for businesses looking to expand their client base in public sector projects. Companies specialising in integrating advanced technologies in industrial settings would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LIBRTI C&I - Distributed Control System [DCS]

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement requirement is to purchase a set of specified items that need to be delivered to the Culham Campus. Some examples of the items we require include process control hardware and software related products. These all come with part numbers and specifications which need to be met. The result will be to have a Distributed Control System for UKAEA's Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation (LIBRTI) Programme, which seeks to create a world leading UK capability for demonstrating the feasibility of powerplant relevant fusion fuel technologies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d392
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085886-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

48150000 - Industrial control software package

48151000 - Computer control system

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£518,172 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£518,172 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Underwoods electrical Distributors

Further Information

Notice Documents

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