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Crop , Oil & Liquid Sampling 6 months extension

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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07 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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06 Mar 2026 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has awarded a contract extension for the project titled "Crop, Oil & Liquid Sampling". This contract, located in Oxfordshire, falls under the environmental monitoring category and involves services to analyse liquid, oil, grass, milk, and foodstuffs for tritium radioactivity. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with a 6-month extension commencing from 9th March 2026 to 30th April 2026. The procurement method was direct, below-threshold and without competition. The contract's gross value is £35,070, reflecting UK's commitment to maintaining its environmental safety standards.

This procurement presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring services, particularly those with expertise in detecting low levels of radioactivity. RCD Lockinge Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating that smaller entities have the potential to secure significant government contracts. Businesses in similar sectors, such as environmental research and analytical laboratories, should take note of procurement activities by UKAEA as they offer valuable insights and future bidding opportunities. This contract offers growth potential for SMEs capable of delivering niche technical services within government projects.

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Notice Title

Crop , Oil & Liquid Sampling 6 months extension

Notice Description

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) requires a service to carry out ad hoc liquid and oil analysis, routine sampling and analysis of grass, milk and foodstuffs for levels of tritium radioactivity in order to assess the effect of its operations on the local environment. Normal operations of the UKAEA facilities lead to very small levels of tritium in the environment near the site perimeter; consequently, the analysis method must be able to detect and quantify very low levels of activity in these samples. The incumbent is being awarded for 6 months extension on the current contract before tender is completed to find suitable supplier .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066434
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020660-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,225 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£29,225 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 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
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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

RCD LOCKINGE

Further Information

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