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26 Jun 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is inviting suppliers to participate in a procurement process for sampling services under a two-lot contract titled "T/HR061/26 Crop, Liquid, Oil and Environmental Sampling". This tender process is currently active, with final submissions due by 24th July 2026. The procurement is through an open procedure, suitable for services above the financial threshold, and is structured to offer two distinct lots: Lot 1 concerns Crop, Oil, and Liquid Sampling Services, while Lot 2 focuses on Perimeter Fence Environmental Air Sampling Services. These services are integral to operational monitoring and compliance with statutory requirements, located within the United Kingdom, specifically at the UKAEA’s Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire.

For businesses involved in environmental monitoring and sampling services, this tender offers substantial growth opportunities, particularly for those able to provide field sampling, laboratory coordination, and data reporting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the flexibility to bid for one or both lots, ensuring competitive opportunities. The service period commences on 3rd August 2026 and runs through 31st July 2027, with potential extensions based on operational requirements and supplier performance. Businesses with expertise in compliance with regulatory and quality standards, as well as handling technical, commercial, and social value evaluation criteria, are well-suited for competing in this tender.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

T/HR061/26 Crop , Liquid , Oil and Environmental Sampling ( 2 Lots) (1)

Notice Description

UKAEA intends to procure sampling services under a two-lot contract comprising: Lot 1 - Crop, Oil and Liquid Sampling Services; and Lot 2 - Perimeter Fence Environmental Air Sampling Services. The services include field sampling, sample handling, coordination with laboratories (where required), data reporting, and compliance with relevant regulatory and quality standards. The contract will support operational monitoring and statutory requirements. Bidders may apply for one or both lots.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Crop, Oil and Liquid Sampling Services

.UKAEA intends to procure sampling services under a two-lot contract comprising: Lot 1 - Crop, Oil and Liquid Sampling Services; The services include field sampling, sample handling, coordination with laboratories (where required), data reporting, and compliance with relevant regulatory and quality standards. The contract will support operational monitoring and statutory requirements. Bidders may apply for one or both lots.

Options: This extension is depending on operational requirements and supplier performance

Renewal: This extension is depending on operational requirements and supplier performance

Lot 2 - Perimeter Fence Environmental Air Sampling Services (1)

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Options: This extension is depending on operational requirements and supplier performance

Renewal: This extension is depending on operational requirements and supplier performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060509-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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