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Award

03 Jun 2026 at 08:31

Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), based in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, has concluded a tender process with an open procurement method for the periodic statutory inspections of lifting equipment, conforming to the LOLER and PUWER regulations. This procurement falls under the services category, with specific focus on repair and maintenance services. The contract, titled "Lifting Equipment Inspections," was awarded to IMES International Limited. The contract, valued at £144,000 excluding VAT with potential extensions, began on 1st July 2026 and is slated to last until 30th June 2029, with an option to extend by an additional year.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance and inspection services, especially for those adept in handling regulatory compliance in lifting equipment. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited, given the contract's scale and scope, which falls below threshold levels, enabling broader competition. Engaging in such contracts can lead to business growth through established relations with central government authorities and expertise enhancement in a niche market area governed by stringent safety standards.

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Notice Title

Lifting Equipment Inspections

Notice Description

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority requires the services of periodic statutory inspections of lifting equipment in accordance with the requirements of the Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and other equipment in accordance with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065508
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052141-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMES INTERNATIONAL

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