This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 10:40

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 successfully awarded a contract for the incineration and disposal of radioactive waste, following an open procurement process under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Act 2023. This contract, valued at approximately £1.8 million gross, has been awarded to Veolia ES (UK) Ltd. The service, centered around the Culham Campus in Oxfordshire, will operate for an initial period of one year starting from April 1, 2026, with options to extend annually for up to four additional years. The procurement process included detailed assessment stages and the contract signed on March 30, 2026, marks its completion. The industry category encapsulates services related to hazardous waste management, drawing attention to businesses involved in the disposal and incineration of toxic and radioactive materials. Key delivery addresses within the United Kingdom fall under the UKJ14 region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for business growth in the specialised field of hazardous waste handling, specifically targeting businesses with competence in handling, incineration, and disposal of radioactive materials. It particularly creates favourable conditions for large enterprises, while also being open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria set during the tender phase. Entities involved in the provision of medical, toxic, and hazardous waste services would find this procurement valuable, given the demand for technical quality and social value, alongside competitive pricing strategies. The contract terms suggest recurring annual engagement possibilities, offering long-term partnership potentials for qualified suppliers in this niche industry.

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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/038466-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
18 Mar 20263 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Further Information

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