Tender

Tritium Safety Diagnostics for the LiBRTI Project

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "Tritium Safety Diagnostics for the LiBRTI Project." This procurement falls under the industry category of nuclear safety equipment, radiation dosimeters, monitors, and protection services. The procurement is taking place in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, specifically at the Culham Science Centre. The tender process follows an open procedure, with submissions accepted electronically in English. The enquiry period concludes on 12 January 2026, while the tender submission deadline is 19 January 2026. The project aims to enhance the feasibility of fusion fuel technologies while maintaining safety standards. The contract has a total potential value of £240,000 and is slated to start on 20 February 2026, ending on 31 March 2026.

This open procurement offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in safety-critical nuclear equipment and related technologies to expand their portfolio, supplying a highly specialised sector. Particularly suited are enterprises capable of adhering to stringent safety standards, and SMEs are encouraged to participate. The emphasis on both price and quality in the award criteria—weighted 40% and 60% respectively—suggests that competitive pricing and high standards of quality are crucial for success. Businesses that can provide innovative and compliant solutions in nuclear safety and diagnostics will find this tender a promising prospect to advance their capabilities and market presence in the UK’s evolving energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tritium Safety Diagnostics for the LiBRTI Project

Notice Description

The Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation (LIBRTI) Programme seeks to create a world leading UK capability for demonstrating the feasibility of powerplant relevant fusion fuel technologies. All requirements mentioned in the document are to ensure safe operations and/or to monitor equipment performance. The requirements include safety critical equipment and hence is required to be compliant to respective standards provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fbca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085502-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

35113210 - Nuclear safety equipment

38341200 - Radiation dosimeters

38341600 - Radiation monitors

90721600 - Radiation protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
Maili Nugent
Contact Email
maili.nugent@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235468141

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

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