Planning

AGHS Refactor Size Reduction

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

06 Jan 2026 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, a public authority situated at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement titled "AGHS Refactor Size Reduction." This project falls under the services category and involves engineering design services, nuclear evaluation instruments, and construction work for nuclear reactors, among others. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 6th January 2026, with the procurement focusing on a containment system for operations involving size reduction of tritiated stainless steel waste. An online meeting is proposed for further discussion during the weeks commencing 19th or 26th January 2026. This initiative is part of a system requirements definition process, with a contract period spanning from 12th January 2026 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the engineering design, nuclear safety services, and construction of nuclear reactors. Companies offering commercial off-the-shelf products with modular designs are especially well-suited to this project. The procurement process encourages participation from SMEs, offering them a platform to leverage their expertise in delivering innovative containment solutions within a nuclear context. With an estimated contract value of £300,000, this tender provides a significant opportunity for business growth and diversification in the nuclear engineering sector.

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Notice Title

AGHS Refactor Size Reduction

Notice Description

UKAEA request information on products, including ROM costs, that could provide containment for operations involving size reduction of tritiated stainless steel waste (ILW and potentially LLW). UKAEA proposes an online meeting in w/c Mon 19th or 26th Jan 2026 to discuss further. This new containment system would be integrated into an existing building that already contains operational tritium systems, which will continue to be operational throughout the installation and decommissioning of this new containment system. UKAEA prefer COTS products with modular design. Note that this work is currently at the system requirements definition stage. Estimates for space available within the existing building can be shared in the proposed meeting above.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101356&TID=100106597&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060011
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000662-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments

42150000 - Nuclear reactors and parts

45251111 - Construction work for nuclear reactors

71320000 - Engineering design services

98113100 - Nuclear safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Tony Morris
Contact Email
tony.morris@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+12 35528822

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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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