Planning

PINI Repurposing Project

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

07 May 2026 at 11:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has initiated the planning stage for the "PINI Repurposing Project." This procurement process, focused on acquiring specialist freight containers, falls under the category of goods within the nuclear industry. The containers are necessary for shipping activated and contaminated equipment to a nuclear laboratory in China. The project, based in Oxfordshire, UK, will be open for market engagement until 21st May 2026, with a subsequent communication expected on 29th May. The procurement process will adhere to the United Kingdom's legal framework, aiming to meet both air and sea freight international standards. The total estimated value for this tender is between GBP 200,000 and GBP 240,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and transportation of nuclear waste containers, particularly those focusing on SMEs. With an availability for engagement and addressing market needs, companies with experience in producing containers adhering to international freight standards will find this project particularly beneficial. There is a niche opportunity for growth within the nuclear freight market, and businesses venturing into innovative containment solutions are well-placed to compete effectively in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PINI Repurposing Project

Notice Description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking to engage with potential suppliers regarding specialist freight containers to ship activated and contaminated equipment to a nuclear laboratory in China. The freight containers are required to meet international standards and permit shipping by either air or sea freight. Further information of the project can be found by downloading the market engagement document which also contains a questionnaire. Responses are requested via uk.eu-supply.com under Quote ID 100110409 only by Thursday 21 May 2026 @ 12:00 BST.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105270&TID=100110409&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06933a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041867-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

44619000 - Other containers

44619300 - Crates

90521420 - Transportation of intermediate level nuclear waste

90521520 - Packaging of intermediate level nuclear waste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jun 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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