Specialist Scaffolding, Rigging Services and Low Level Waste

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 14:02

Award

19 Jan 2026 at 12:00

Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) from Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire successfully completed the tender process for their procurement titled "Specialist Scaffolding, Rigging Services and Low Level Waste". This contract falls within the Industrial Support Services category, specifically addressing repair and maintenance services. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, culminated in the award stage on the 28th of April, 2026. The contract commenced on the 1st of April, 2026, and is set to conclude by the 30th of September, 2027. The overarching aim is to provide industrial support services and environmental process operatives to UKAEA, facilitating operations, plant shutdowns, and maintenance activities at their Culham Campus.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities by focusing on specialist scaffolding and rigging services, particularly in the context of low-level waste management. The procurement was awarded to Altrad Support Services Limited, a large-scale service provider recognised for their expertise in similar sectors. With a gross contract value of £8,925,000, businesses adept in providing repair and maintenance services, and those capable of aligning with the UKAEA’s operational and environmental goals are well-suited to collaborate in such ventures. Furthermore, the contract supports regional engagement, encouraging local recruitment and the utilisation of local supply chains, fostering community growth and development.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Specialist Scaffolding, Rigging Services and Low Level Waste

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to commission an organisation to deliver the ongoing provision of Specialist Scaffolding, Rigger and EPO Low Level Waste requirements within the Industrial Support Services (ISS) category required at UKAEA Culham Campus. The successful bidder shall deliver Industrial Support Services and the resourcing of Environmental Process Operatives to UKAEA in support of Operations, Plant Shutdowns, Maintenance and Growth of UKAEA Business Units as outlined in the specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038699-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,080,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,080,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£7,437,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£7,437,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALTRAD SUPPORT SERVICES

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