Tender

Radiation Safety Diagnostics

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "Radiation Safety Diagnostics," focused on delivering equipment to the Culham Campus in Oxfordshire. This tender, pertinent to the Goods industry category, specifically addresses the need for radiation monitors, nuclear safety equipment, and radiation dosimeters. With procurement conducted through an open procedure, interested parties should note key dates: the tender submission deadline is 2 February 2026, and the enquiry period concludes on 26 January 2026. The project, valued at £178,000, falls under sub-central government authority, with Zed Shoop as the contact point for further inquiries. The contract period is set from 25 February 2026 to 31 March 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for organisations specialising in safety equipment and diagnostic tools, particularly those focused on nuclear safety solutions. It is a fitting chance for small and medium enterprises to engage with the public sector and contribute to the LIBRTI programme. Companies with expertise in technical and commercial criteria are well-suited to compete, as the evaluation will weigh technical merits at 60% and price at 40%. This alignment with procurement priorities could facilitate business growth, enabling successful suppliers to establish or expand their presence in the nuclear safety arena within the UK.

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Notice Title

Radiation Safety Diagnostics

Notice Description

The delivery of Radiation Safety Diagnostics equipment to Culham Campus to enable the fulfilment of the Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation (LIBRTI) programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060048
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000765-2026
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)


CPV Codes

35113210 - Nuclear safety equipment

38341200 - Radiation dosimeters

38341600 - Radiation monitors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£178,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£178,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Zed Shoop
Contact Email
zed.shoop@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
Not specified

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

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