Modification and Validation of Existing Software

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has awarded a contract for the modification and validation of existing software to progress a specific project. The contract was undertaken as a direct procurement method, classified below the competition threshold. The project falls under the services industry category, specifically IT services such as software development, consulting, and Internet support. The contract is based in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, with a notable contract period starting on 22nd June 2026 and concluding by 22nd October 2026, with potential extensions until 31st March 2027 to accommodate necessary software modifications. The key milestone includes a scheduled future signature date on 19th June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in software development and IT consulting services, particularly those capable of handling complex software modification tasks. SMEs are well-suited to compete for similar projects in the future, given the project's proactive completion without the need for open competition. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio and increase their presence in the UK government sector, particularly in technology-driven initiatives managed by central government authorities such as the UK Atomic Energy Authority.

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Notice Title

Modification and Validation of Existing Software

Notice Description

Modification of existing software to allow for progression of project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b81e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057588-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 22 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

UNIVERSIDAD DE ALICANTE

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