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Power Costs - Hosting

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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09 Mar 2026 at 15:18

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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09 Mar 2026 at 15:02

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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06 Mar 2026 at 11:09

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has concluded a direct award contract for the provision of power hosting services related to the infrastructure at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire. This contract, with a value estimate of £9,720,000 including VAT for a 36-month term, covers the costs of power supply as part of Phase 1 of the UKAEA STRIDE Programme. The infrastructure hardware has been procured through collaboration with the University of Cambridge, and only the chosen supplier is permitted to provide power to the site. The procurement process is complete with a contract award notice published on 9 March 2026, and the contract period is set from 7 May 2026 to 6 May 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in utility services and suppliers with capability in providing large-scale energy solutions. Given its classification under the utilities sector and the significant estimated contract value, enterprises with established experience in energy supply operations, particularly those with exclusive intellectual property rights or the ability to manage uninterrupted power distribution, would find this contract beneficial for growth. As the exclusive colocation supplier rights restrict alternative providers, businesses should explore similar future procurement needs to enhance their competitiveness and engagement with government facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Power Costs - Hosting

Notice Description

The focus of Phase 1 of this programme is to put in place the required infrastructure which includes the purchase of infrastructure hardware. The hardware has been purchased through a collaboration agreement that UKAEA has in place with the University of Cambridge. This notice provides details of the additional award of a contract for the power supply costs only, which will operate on a pay as you go basis. The hardware supplier has exclusive rights to provide this service as only the colocation provider is permitted to supply power to the site. As a result, there it is not possible for an alternative provider to deliver this service. The value stated in this notice is an estimate for a 36 month term, based on possible energy usage. The proposed direct award of this contract is in accordance with PA23, Schedule 5, Section 5 (a) (b).

Procurement Information

As part of the UKAEA STRIDE Programme, UKAEA intends to transform its Culham Campus into a world leading commercially driven science, innovation and AI campus by 2030. The focus of Phase 1 of this programme is to put in place the required infrastructure which includes the purchase of infrastructure hardware. The hardware has been purchased through a collaboration agreement that UKAEA has in place with the University of Cambridge. This notice provides details of the additional award of a contract for the power supply costs only, which will operate on a pay as you go basis. The hardware supplier has exclusive rights to provide this service as only the colocation provider is permitted to supply power to the site. As a result, there it is not possible for an alternative provider to deliver this service. The value stated in this notice is an estimate for a 36 month term, based on possible energy usage. The proposed direct award of this contract is in accordance with PA23, Schedule 5, Section 5 (a) (b).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0663ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020992-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 6 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

EQUNIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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