Award

Incineration of Radioactive Waste

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2026 at 16:56

TenderUpdate

28 Jan 2026 at 14:02

Tender

08 Jan 2026 at 07:00

PlanningUpdate

31 Oct 2025 at 15:26

Planning

31 Oct 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has completed the procurement process for the incineration of radioactive waste removal service at its Culham Campus in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The contract, identified as T/JLL087/25, involves an initial one-year period starting from 1st April 2026 and has the potential to be extended annually for up to four additional years. This open procedure procurement culminated in the award to Veolia ES (UK) Ltd on 18th March 2026, with a standstill period ending on 27th March 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £1,500,000 net (or £1,800,000 gross), under the services category, encompassing radioactive, toxic, medical, and hazardous waste services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in waste management, particularly those specialising in hazardous and radioactive materials. Large enterprises such as Veolia ES (UK) Ltd have demonstrated their capacity to meet the stringent requirements of this contract, but there is scope for other businesses, particularly smaller and specialized companies, to engage in similar future procurement processes. Companies with expertise in incineration, waste disposal, and the management of dangerous goods would find this tender especially relevant. The competitive nature of the procurement, with quality, social value, and price as key evaluation criteria, favours businesses that can offer innovative solutions while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

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Notice Title

Incineration of Radioactive Waste

Notice Description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the provision of an Incineration of Radioactive Waste Removal Service from it's site at Culham Campus, Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The contract is for an initial period of one year with the option to extend annually for up to a further 4 years.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: The contract has options to extend annually by up to a further 4 years.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99567&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024839-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90513300 - Refuse incineration services

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VEOLIA ES (UK

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