Tender

Maintenance of High-Pressure Compressors and Breathing Equipment Systems

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 11:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is inviting tenders for the "Maintenance of High-Pressure Compressors and Breathing Equipment Systems" at its Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. This procurement process, categorised under services, is in the tender stage with an open method allowing for below-threshold open competition. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their bids by 22nd January 2026. The procurement is part of the authority's efforts to ensure maintenance services for its diverse site plant rooms. The contract is set to commence on 19th February 2026 and will run until 18th February 2028, with an option to extend for a further year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the repair and maintenance of compressors, particularly those with experience providing technical quality, social value, and competitive pricing, as per the award criteria. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to apply, suggesting a competitive yet accessible opportunity for businesses seeking growth within the public sector. The estimated contract value is £179,000, making it an attractive proposition for companies in the maintenance industry to expand their portfolio and establish or strengthen their presence in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance of High-Pressure Compressors and Breathing Equipment Systems

Notice Description

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority requires the services of the Maintenance of High-Pressure Compressors and Breathing Equipment Systems. All the compressors, compressed air filters, breathing air driers/filtration and driers are located inside various site plant rooms across site, all these buildings are unique in both design and use. The service will be required on UKAEA's Culham Science Centre site.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Option to extend by one calendar year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f38c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081863-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50531300 - Repair and maintenance services of compressors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£179,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£179,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jordan Luker
Contact Email
jordan.luker@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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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