Blockhouse Experimental Area Vision and Audio Monitoring System

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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19 Jun 2026 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is inviting tenders for a project titled "Blockhouse Experimental Area Vision and Audio Monitoring System," scheduled to take place in Oxfordshire. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is identified under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. The objective is to design and implement a monitoring system for the LIBRTI project, involving the exposure of experimental setups to neutron sources. Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 3rd July 2026 and the tender submission period closing on 10th July 2026. The project has a budget of £30,000 and anticipates services related to audiovisual, data transmission, and research consultancy, under an open competition procurement method.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audiovisual equipment, research consultancy, and data transmission systems to showcase their expertise in a high-technology environment. Companies with capabilities in developing robust monitoring systems for challenging conditions, such as exposure to gamma radiation, are well-positioned to compete. The criteria for selection will focus predominantly on technical experience (70% weightage), along with a smaller emphasis on price (30%). This procurement offers a lucrative window for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in a high-impact project, contributing to pioneering research in fusion power technology.

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Notice Title

Blockhouse Experimental Area Vision and Audio Monitoring System

Notice Description

The LIBRTI project aims to pave the way for fusion powerplant-scale tritium breeding through the exposure and study of experiment 'mock-ups' to a neutron source within the LIBRTI facility. A visual monitoring system, covering installation and configuration of the area during operational preparation, will support facility operations. This is also intended to monitor experimental campaigns, including movement, sound and temperature, where the equipment will be exposed to neutrons and gamma radiation. UKAEA is seeking a Feasibility Study and pre-conceptual design for Vision and Audible Monitoring Systems to monitor installations and campaigns inside the LIBRTI facility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057994-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38650000 - Photographic equipment

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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