Award

Manufacturing

ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT

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Award

27 Nov 2025 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Manufacturing" contract, initiated by the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE), has now reached the award stage. Located in Reading, United Kingdom, AWE operates as a public authority within the central government, responsible for ensuring national security compliance. This contract, related to the goods category, specifically focuses on steel, and was completed on 27th November 2025. The contract began on 11th September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2025, with a gross contract value of £70,476.97. The procurement process was below the threshold with unknown procedural details.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the manufacturing and steel industry, by involving the supply of essential goods with national security implications. Large-scale enterprises with robust supply chain capabilities will be well-suited to benefit from this contract, particularly those who can meet specific security and compliance needs. This procurement process highlights a valuable opportunity for businesses to engage with a central government entity, thereby enhancing their portfolio and securing a strategic partnership within a crucial sector.

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Notice Title

Manufacturing

Notice Description

Manufacturing Exempt as per S94 - (1)(a) - withheld for the purpose of safeguarding national security

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077664-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products


CPV Codes

14622000 - Steel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,730 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
capitalscm@awe.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG7 4PR
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Aldermaston
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WITHHELD SECTION94 SUPPLIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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