Tender

Safety Case Peer Review Services

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

23 Dec 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), situated at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, is seeking to procure services under the title "Safety Case Peer Review Services." This initiative falls within the industry category of safety consultancy and professional services, particularly relevant to central government public authorities. Bidders are invited to submit their tenders through an open procurement method, which is currently at the tender stage. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 9th January 2026, a tender submission deadline on 21st January 2026, and an award announcement expected by 3rd February 2026. The contract will commence on 16th February 2026 and run for three years, with a possible one-year extension, involving a gross contract value cap of £600,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in safety consultancy services, especially those familiar with fusion research facilities and safety case engineering. It is suitable for SMEs and could be particularly advantageous for firms looking to expand their portfolio within the energetic and technologically advanced sector of atomic energy. Participating businesses can leverage their expertise to meet rigorous safety regulations and deliver high-quality technical assessments. With a substantial contract value and a long-term collaborative opportunity, firms can enhance their market presence and contribute to pivotal safety assurance projects within the UKAEA’s ambit.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Safety Case Peer Review Services

Notice Description

The (UKAEA) Safety Case Engineering Group provide a Safety Case service to existing and future fusion research facilities both at UKAEA and in the wider fusion community. Output from the group provides assurance to UKAEA that all major process hazards (radiological and non-radiological) are identified and managed to meet the requirements of legislation. Safety Cases are developed in line with those for previously owned UKAEA licensed sites. The UKAEA based at Culham, Oxfordshire require safety case engineering support on a call off basis. The contract duration will be for a period of 3 years, with the option of a 1 year extension. Preliminary Market Engagement has been completed, but could not be linked to this UK4 notice: ocds-h6vhtk-05584e

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: The contract duration will be for a period of 3 years, with the option of a 1 year extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085784-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-12-15

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
Charlotte Byrne
Contact Email
charlotte.byrne@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

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