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Planning

01 Jul 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is initiating a public procurement process for a project titled "Scroll Pump Tritium Testing". This procurement falls under the goods category, with additional services, and is supported by UK legislation (UKPGA 2023/54). The contract involves building and hosting a test rig for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) pumps to handle tritium, located in the region of Oxfordshire, UK. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key engagement milestone set for 20th July 2026. The tender is anticipated to progress, with a future notice date of 27th August 2026. The contract's estimated gross value is £150,000, with a net value of £125,000, suggesting significant investment and the opportunity for SMEs to participate from September 2026 to March 2027.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in plant engineering design services, pump manufacturing, and integrated engineering services, given the technical nature of the project and the focus on tritium handling. Enterprises specialising in these areas, specifically those capable of building and hosting test rigs compliant with safety regulations, are well-suited to excel in this competitive procurement process. Additionally, the project encourages participation from SMEs, highlighting a potential growth avenue for smaller firms looking to expand their governmental contracts portfolio. Business growth can be facilitated by leveraging participation in this high-value central government contract managed by a notable public authority, the UKAEA.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Scroll Pump Tritium Testing

Notice Description

UKAEA wishes to engage with supply chain to build and host a test rig for COTS pumps with a defined quantity of tritium (40 GBq), and subsequent post-operation testing of the wetted materials, specifically PTFE.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106958&TID=100112047&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c194
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061875-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

42122000 - Pumps

71323200 - Plant engineering design services

71340000 - Integrated engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Sep 2026 - 25 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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