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Electric Boiler - Supply & Installation

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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27 Jan 2026 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority recently completed the procurement process for the supply and installation of a 150-kW supplementary electric boiler. This project occurs at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire and is identified as a central government public authority initiative. The procurement stage is marked as 'complete', with the contract awarded on 26th January 2026 to Applied Heating & Cooling Ltd. Using a direct procurement method below the threshold, this contract did not invite competition. The legal basis for this procurement is detailed under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses within the heating and cooling industry. The awarded contract involved substantial boiler installation work, indicating opportunities for companies specialising in energy-efficient systems, particularly those adept at handling large-scale public sector projects. Organisations like Applied Heating & Cooling Ltd, which feature capabilities across electric power installations and commissioning, would find themselves well positioned to compete for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Electric Boiler - Supply & Installation

Notice Description

The works required involve installing a 150-kW supplementary electric boiler to support the heating system in J1XE50. The package includes hot tapping the buffer vessel, installing a GRP enclosure, stainless steel press-fit pipework, a dedicated pump, electrical power board, control panel for boiler and heat pump switchover, lagging, a concrete base and full commissioning.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007063-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42160000 - Boiler installations

45331110 - Boiler installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Robert Franklin
Contact Email
robert.franklin@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235466915

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

APPLIED HEATING & COOLING

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