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Refurbishment request for Is inserts

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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16 Jan 2026 at 09:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, headquartered in Oxfordshire, has completed a public procurement process for the refurbishment and servicing of high voltage switchgear, specifically Is inserts, at their HV substation in J5. The procurement falls within the industrial machinery category and addresses the needs of locations within the UKJ14 region. This direct procurement method, undertaken without competition, was awarded on 16th January 2026, with the contract signed on 6th January 2026. The procurement process culminated in a contract estimated at GBP 41,613.56 gross, spanning from 7th December 2026 to 15th May 2028. The primary stage of this procurement process was the award stage, following the legal basis aligned with UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses with capabilities in high voltage equipment servicing and refurbishment, particularly those recognised as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or those with specialist engineering expertise, similar to ABB Electrification Service, which secured the contract. Participation in such direct procurement processes, especially those aligned with central government projects, could significantly bolster a business's portfolio in the energy and industrial sectors. Large scale enterprises with access to skilled factory engineers and the ability to meet precise operational standards would find such tenders suitable for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refurbishment request for Is inserts

Notice Description

The equipment specified above is high voltage switchgear rated at 36 kV and was manufactured and installed in the HV substation in J5 by ABB Ltd. Onsite test and servicing of 6 x ABB Is Limiters by ABB factory in Germany. These are high capacity/high speed HV switchgear explosive fuses which protect 3 x 400/33 kV Super Grid Transformers installed in the HV substation at J5. ABB is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and recommends periodic servicing of this equipment to ensure correct operation is maintained. Specialist factory engineers from ABB Germany will perform this work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06072c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003703-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,677 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Dec 2026 - 15 May 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Jordan Luker
Contact Email
jordan.luker@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABB ELECTRIFICATION SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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