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Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade Framework

AWE PLC

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09 Jan 2026 at 14:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) is inviting tenders for the "Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade Framework," a significant project aimed at modernising the electrical network infrastructure supporting the UK's nuclear deterrent efforts. The procurement, valued at up to £780 million, is categorised under 'works' in the defence and security sector, and involves upgrading various electrical components and installations. Located in Reading, United Kingdom, the initiative is currently at the tender stage, with the tendering process open until 5th March 2026. Key dates include a deadline for submission of the non-disclosure agreement and tender security questionnaire by 23rd January 2026, and the Invitation to Participate is expected to be released on 26th January 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical infrastructure projects, particularly those with experience in high-security environments. The framework will select two partners based on a competitive flexible procedure that evaluates both the commercial and technical merit of bids, with particular emphasis on quality, capability, and sustainability. This long-term contract extends over a maximum of 15 years, offering a stable and secure avenue for business growth, enabling suppliers to benefit from consistent demand for innovative and resilient infrastructure solutions. Companies with robust technical expertise in electrical distribution, site preparation, and substation construction would find this tender particularly aligned with their skill sets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade Framework

Notice Description

AWE Plc ("AWE") is embarking on a critical transformation of its infrastructure as part of the national endeavour to support the UK's nuclear deterrent and has been refining and formalising a new approach to infrastructure delivery, designed to drive greater consistency, pace, and long-term value. This model is being largely implemented via 3 programmes: - Future Materials Campus: A programme to renew existing facilities for the manufacture of nuclear components, storage of nuclear materials, provide improved science and analysis capabilities, and invest in new capabilities for nuclear material recovery. - Future Infrastructure Programme: a programme that focuses on delivering wider infrastructure needs e.g. new office accommodation; laboratories; testing facilities, site services, and advanced manufacturing facilities. - Estates and Liabilities management: on-going liabilities management to run programmes that safely decommission and demolish legacy facilities and manage generated waste via seeking suppliers with experience of the same. This framework focuses on upgrading the electrical network under FIP, with the possibility of some works supporting the Future Materials Campus. Strategic aspirations are to upgrade and modernise AWE's electrical network infrastructure, improve network resilience and obsolescence management, to benefit from modern standards and requirements, while reducing the cost base of new infrastructure. The Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade Programme will grow significantly over the coming years, and AWE looks to appoint 2 partners through this procurement, with the capacity and capability to meet the programme's increasing demand. The Framework is a zero-value contract against which AWE may call off work for the Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade programme. The Framework will provide no guarantee of any work to any Supplier, it is a contract mechanism against which AWE may (but is not obliged) to call off work from the relevant Supplier for the Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade Framework. Full Framework Information "ITP Volume 2 Framework Specification" will be available to Suppliers that have registered and been granted access, as below. AWE will award a place on the Framework to the 2 highest scoring suppliers, that offer the most advantageous tenders that is, the tenders that balance price with quality, technical capability, and sustainability. There will be a transparent mechanism to award work under the Framework as set out in the procurement documents Bidders should download, complete and sign the Electrical Infrastructure Non-Disclosure Agreement and Tender Security Questionnaire available from the Defence Sourcing Portal here https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60647 and return these by email to: electricalinfrastructure@awe.co.uk. The deadline for submission of these documents is 12:00 on 23rd January 2026 in order to gain access to the Invitation to Participate and associated procurement documents. Once AWE has reviewed and signed the documents where appropriate, Bidders will be invited to the Invitation to Participate stage of the procurement where they will have access to the detailed documentation. A list of the documentation to be provided at the different stages of this procurement will be found in Appendix A of 'EIU - ITP - About the Procurement' and further details of the assessment approach that will apply under this procurement, will be found in "EIU - ITP Vol1. Instruction for Suppliers."

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The framework may be extended for a further 8 years (2 terms of 4 years each) giving the framework a maximum term of 15 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001900-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

31670000 - Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus

31682000 - Electricity supplies

45100000 - Site preparation work

45210000 - Building construction work

45223820 - Prefabricated units and components

45232220 - Substation construction work

45232221 - Transformer substation

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

45317200 - Electrical installation work of transformers

45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

45400000 - Building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£650,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20268 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2027 - 9 Jan 2034 Over 5 years
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
AWE PLC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG7 4PR
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Aldermaston
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

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