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10 Jul 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, located at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, is overseeing a completed procurement process titled "Modification and Validation of Existing Software" in the IT services industry. This procurement is categorised under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is recognised under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement utilised a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, and progressed through the award and contract stages. The contract, signed on 19th June 2026, commenced on 22nd June 2026, with a scheduled end date of 22nd October 2026, which may extend to 31st March 2027 if necessary, allowing additional time for completion.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and IT consultancy, particularly those capable of modifying existing software systems. Given the procurement method of direct award without competition, large or established enterprises, possibly similar to the Universidad de Alicante, which has been awarded this contract, may find themselves well-suited for such engagements in the future. Companies engaged in the field of IT service provision and consultancy, with robust capabilities to meet such bespoke requirements, could leverage such contracts to achieve strategic growth and expand their project portfolios, particularly within the public sector.

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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-06c865
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065101-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20263 weeks 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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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