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UKAEA C8 Refurbishment for UKIFS on 1st & 2nd Floor

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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25 Nov 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has concluded the procurement process for the refurbishment of the C8 building for the UK Institute for Fusion Studies (UKIFS) at Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire. The procurement, under the category of works, involved direct award without competition to Kier Group plc, ensuring continuity and minimising risk. The refurbishment project on the 1st and 2nd floors, designed by AtkinsRealis, is a key component in the larger organisational strategy of departmental placement and redevelopment, aiding long-term tenanted occupation. The contract, valued at £1.8 million (ex VAT), will commence on 27th November 2025 and is expected to conclude by 31st March 2026. This tender now stands complete, following the award stage reached on 25th November 2025.

This contract represents a strategic opportunity for businesses within the construction and refurbishment sector, particularly those capable of handling complex technical challenges. The project is particularly suitable for large-scale companies, given the scope and value of the contract, yet it also welcomes small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors. Although the contract itself has been directly awarded to Kier Group, the project offers insights into potential future collaborations or sub-contracting opportunities with large public authorities like the UK Atomic Energy Authority.

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Notice Title

UKAEA C8 Refurbishment for UKIFS on 1st & 2nd Floor

Notice Description

The fit out of C8 is being designed by AtkinsRealis in liaison with both UKAEA and UKIFS for long-term tenanted occupation as part of the site-wide organisation of departmental placement, this is to aid the congregation of teams along with enabling the emptying of other buildings that are ear-marked for future demolition. It is being proposed that Kier Construction, who built C8 are awarded these fit-out works due to several critical technical, contractual, and risk-related factors, which ensures continuity, minimises risk, and aligns with stakeholder expectations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e886
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076928-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
Emilie Terry
Contact Email
emilie.terry@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+12 35528822

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KIER GROUP

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