Planning

AGHS Refactor Size Reduction ROM

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

12 Feb 2026 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, located at Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "AGHS Refactor Size Reduction ROM". This tender is within the nuclear industry category, encompassing nuclear safety services and evaluation instruments, among others. As a public authority entity, the procurement involves seeking Rough Order of Magnitude costs for an off-site decommissioning solution. Interested suppliers are invited to engage in preliminary market engagement by 20th February 2026 and expect future notices by 13th March 2026. The procurement is classified under goods and services, with opportunities set to commence on 3rd August 2026.

This tender presents a significant commercial opportunity for businesses in nuclear safety and engineering design services, as well as those providing nuclear reactors and related construction work. SMEs are encouraged to participate, making it a viable prospect for smaller enterprises aiming to expand their market footprint. Businesses with expertise in delivering technologically advanced solutions tailored to nuclear operations will find this particularly beneficial. The contract, valued at £300,000, provides a platform for growth and collaboration within the nuclear sector.

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Notice Title

AGHS Refactor Size Reduction ROM

Notice Description

We are looking for suppliers to provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost based on this Request For Information (RFI) for an off-site decommissioning solution. Can we ask that, if you are interested, to reply please by Friday 20th Feb?

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102748&TID=100107959&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012685-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments

42150000 - Nuclear reactors and parts

45251111 - Construction work for nuclear reactors

71320000 - Engineering design services

98113100 - Nuclear safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Tony Morris
Contact Email
tony.morris@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+12 35528822

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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