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UKAEA Construction Design and Support Services Call Off Agreement

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "UKAEA Construction Design and Support Services Call Off Agreement" was initiated by the UK Atomic Energy Authority located at Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, UK. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically design consultancy services in accordance with CPV code 79415200. The contract was awarded through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, leveraging the Scape Consultancy Framework. While the tender status is noted as complete, the related lot under consideration was cancelled. The contract was eventually signed with Perfect Circle JV Ltd on 23rd February 2026. The procurement adhered to UK PCR 2015 Regulations, focusing on construction and design support services with an initial agreement term of two years and an option to extend for an additional year.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for large enterprises specialising in design consultancy services within the construction sector. Companies with experience in framework agreements and those capable of delivering high-quality design and consultancy outcomes would be well-positioned to engage in such contracts. Given the competitive criteria of 50% quality and 50% price, firms prioritising innovation and value in their service offerings can find potential advantages. Additionally, businesses able to work within the framework conditions as seen in the Scape / Perfect Circle arrangement could significantly benefit from partnership opportunities with the UK Atomic Energy Authority.

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Notice Title

UKAEA Construction Design and Support Services Call Off Agreement

Notice Description

UKAEA Construction Design and Support Services Call Off Agreement

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKAEA Construction Design and Support Services Call Off Agreement. Additional information: Call Off Agreement via Scape / Perfect Circle Framework

Options: 2 year initial call off agreement plus 1 year option to extend

Procurement Information

Contract awarded in accordance with PCR 2015 Regulations using Scape Consultancy Framework - Built Environment Lot 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06751f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027923-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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

PERFECT CIRCLE JV

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