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Gyrotron Improvements Pipework

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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16 Jan 2026 at 15:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, located at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, has completed a procurement process for Gyrotron Pipework improvements as part of their EBW Water Cooling System project. This contract is part of the works category and was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, resulting in an award to Hydrasun Limited. The contract period is set from 19 January 2026 to 6 February 2026, with a gross value of £30,492.54. The procurement process has moved to the award stage, and the agreement was signed on 13 January 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction work for pipelines and related sectors, particularly those capable of providing specialized piping solutions in scientific and industrial settings. Hydrasun Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Aberdeen, emerged as a chosen provider, highlighting the opportunities for similar businesses with expertise and a history of technical proficiency in delivering complex projects. Businesses with a focus on innovation in energy systems and infrastructure development could find similar public procurement contracts appealing for growth and expansion into government-related projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gyrotron Improvements Pipework

Notice Description

Hydrasun have been requested to support with a proposal for Gyrotron Pipework improvements at UKAEA, Culham Campus - as part of their EBW Water Cooling System project. This supplier was chosen as they have delivered the identical optical filters for all orders for optical filters to be used in polychromators over the past 15 years. They have always met the technical requirements, and we have had zero failures of all received and used optical filters.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004030-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,410 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 6 Feb 2026 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

HYDRASUN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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