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Remote Handling Connectors for HVAC ( Nuclear Energy)

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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09 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Award

06 Mar 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, a sub-central government public authority located at Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, has awarded a contract titled "Remote Handling Connectors for HVAC (Nuclear Energy)" under the industry category of electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy. The procurement process concluded with the award stage, dated 9th March 2026. The procurement method was direct, executed below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £32,150.36 gross, commences on 6th March 2026 and will conclude on 30th April 2026. This project involves manufacturing remote handling connectors for electrical junction boxes designed for high radiation environments, with iR Engineering being chosen as the supplier due to their expertise and previous experience with similar assemblies.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the nuclear energy and HVAC fields, particularly those involved in manufacturing complex electrical components designed to withstand harsh environments. SMEs like iR Engineering, which already possess expertise in this niche area, can leverage such contracts to cement their reputation within the industry and ensure consistent revenue streams. Companies with skills in precision manufacturing and experience in handling hazardous environments can thrive by positioning themselves to meet the stringent quality requirements that the UK Atomic Energy Authority upholds. Additionally, this tender may prompt other businesses to specialise further and innovate within the field of nuclear energy technology.

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Notice Title

Remote Handling Connectors for HVAC ( Nuclear Energy)

Notice Description

UKAEA requires the manufacture of remote handling connectors for electrical junction boxes that are designed for high radiation environments, suitable for the Active Cell at ESS. These connectors are complex assemblies that require manufactured to precise tolerances. Previously, UKAEA used James Fisher Nuclear (our supplier on the Robotic Handling System work package for ESS) to manufacture and supply these connectors, however James Fisher Nuclear have since gone into insolvency. iR Engineering have the experience and expertise to supply these connectors - having manufactured and supplied the same connectors to ESS previously and, because of this, understand the quality requirements. Procuring these connector assemblies from iR Engineering guarantees a more efficient and consistent delivery approach to the project, ensuring that the same connectors are used across all the electrical junction boxes in the Active Cell at ESS. Having searched the market there are no other suppliers who are able to supply the complete connector assemblies. iR Engineering will not require technical support from UKAEA to deliver the complete connector assemblies, due to their previous experience of manufacturing and supplying these directly to ESS. Given iR Engineering's previous experience with ESS quality requirements they carry little risk with regards to unforeseen costs, such as support completing quality reports, or rework due to noncompliant parts / materials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066458
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020672-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

42512300 - HVAC packages

44322200 - Cable connectors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,791 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£26,791 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 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

IR ENGINEERING

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