Tender

Lifting Equipment Inspections

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking an open competition for its "Lifting Equipment Inspections" contract, located at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. This procurement focuses on repair and maintenance services within the industry category of lift-maintenance, adhering to legal requirements such as the Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations Regulations 1998. The procurement is at the tender stage, with electronic submissions allowed until 13 March 2026, following an enquiry period that ends on 11 March 2026. The contract is valued at approximately £144,000 with an option for a one-year extension after the initial period from 1 April 2026 to 30 April 2029.

This tender presents a lucrative business opportunity, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in lift-maintenance or repair services. Participating in this tender allows businesses to enhance their portfolio by working with a prominent public authority. The open procurement method ensures a competitive process suitable for businesses capable of meeting statutory inspection requirements under regulations such as LOLER and PUWER, providing growth potential within the maintenance and regulatory compliance sectors.

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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/013899-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jordan Luker
Contact Email
jordan.luker@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 123546

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

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