Planning

33kV Substation SCADA Supply

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

31 Oct 2025 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "33kV Substation SCADA Supply," focusing on the goods industry category. This process is linked to central government and aims to enhance the existing SCADA system. The procurement will occur in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, with significant dates including the preliminary market engagement notice published on 31st October 2025 and the engagement milestone due on 14th November 2025. The procurement method involves designing, manufacturing, delivering, installing, and commissioning a Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. A further notice is expected by 1st December 2025, with the contract period starting from 20th February 2026 to 30th October 2026.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in SCADA systems and telemetry and control equipment. It's particularly well-suited for SMEs due to the suitability criteria outlined. Firms with expertise in the IEC 61850 protocol will find this contract a valuable opportunity to demonstrate capabilities and expand their portfolio by working with a leading public authority, opening up potential future collaborations. Engaging in this procurement process can facilitate growth and enhance business networks within the central government projects sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

33kV Substation SCADA Supply

Notice Description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has a requirement for the design, manufacture, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a complete SCADA system, including an operator workstation. UKAEA are looking to engage a Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) specialist to develop a new SCADA system based on the IEC 61850 protocol, replacing the existing SCADA. Further brief details are contained in the document by following the link in this notice.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99581&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d838
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070161-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

32441200 - Telemetry and control equipment

42961200 - Scada or equivalent system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Robert Franklin
Contact Email
robert.franklin@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235466915

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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