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Safety Case Peer Review Services

UK Atomic Energy Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jun 2026 at 12:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

08 May 2026 at 13:01

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Dec 2025 at 12:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, based at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, has completed the procurement process for "Safety Case Peer Review Services" under the procurement ID ocds-h6vhtk-05fc6c. This procurement falls within the services category and involves safety consultancy services, essential for supporting UKAEA's Safety Case Engineering Group in managing radiological and non-radiological hazards. The contract, awarded to Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited, spans three years from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, with a potential one-year extension. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and was completed on 29th June 2026, following the initial tender process announced in December 2025.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for engineering consultancy firms specialising in safety and risk management, particularly those targeting the nuclear energy sector. Arcadis Consulting's successful bid among twenty submissions highlights the competitive nature and standards expected in this industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in safety consultancy may find such opportunities viable for expanding their market presence. This contract also reflects potential growth avenues for businesses providing professional services to governmental and scientific institutions, particularly those involved in advanced energy research and safety assurance.

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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.

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/060724-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-12-15

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Atomic Energy Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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