Planning

Concrete & Brick Wall Scabbling & Shaving

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

13 Nov 2025 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, situated at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, is initiating a procurement process for a project titled "Concrete & Brick Wall Scabbling & Shaving". This project falls under the "works" industry category with a focus on blast cleaning, machine tools for concrete, and concrete repair work. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a comprehensive market engagement notice scheduled for 1st December 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 23rd January 2026 and conclude by 18th December 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £200,000, with procurement communication updates available from 6th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and building maintenance, particularly those experienced with remote operations and surface treatment technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given their suitability for the specified work. By developing and testing innovative tools for scabbling and shaving brick and concrete walls, businesses can expand their market presence and establish credentials in working with public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Concrete & Brick Wall Scabbling & Shaving

Notice Description

Develop and test tools and solutions to scabble/ shave/plane brick and concrete walls by remote operation with the primary focus on brick walls. The requirement is to remove 5mm of the surface of the walls in localised areas and capture (vacuum or similar) any loose material from the scabbling/shaving process

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99954&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073725-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42641300 - Machine tools for working concrete

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

45262330 - Concrete repair work

45452100 - Blast cleaning work for building exteriors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Colette Broadwith
Contact Email
colette.broadwith@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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