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Planning

13 Jul 2026 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Radiation Safety Diagnostics" tender. This project falls under the goods category, focusing on radiation monitors and nuclear safety equipment, and is relevant to the scientific and technological development industry. The opportunity is set in the United Kingdom, specifically in Oxfordshire at the Culham Science Centre. The planning documents were published on 13th July 2026, and the tender is projected to commence from 1st September 2026, ending by 1st March 2027. A key milestone in this process is the market engagement due by 27th July 2026, followed by a future notice date slated for 30th July 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the development and supply of radiological monitoring instruments as well as radiation protection services. Companies with a strong focus on innovation in radiation safety equipment, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), will find this an advantageous chance to collaborate with a prominent authority engaged in futuristic energy projects. Leveraging on the gross contract value of £720,000, this procurement process emphasises technical advancement and operational safety, encouraging businesses to contribute towards evolving fusion fuel technologies within the UKAEA's LIBRTI Programme. This opportunity is designed to foster technological growth and advancement within participating enterprises.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Radiation Safety Diagnostics

Notice Description

Within UKAEA the Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation (LIBRTI) Programme seeks to create a world leading UK capability for demonstrating the feasibility of powerplant relevant fusion fuel technologies. As part of the facility the Radiation Safety Diagnostics System shall provide continuous monitoring, detection and quantification within the LIBRTI facility to ensure protection of personnel, the environment, and plant assets while enabling safe operation of tritium breeding experiments. Through the design process of the facility UKAEA has identified the technical and functional requirements for the Radiological monitoring instruments required.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107303&TID=100112390&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065667-2026
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

35113210 - Nuclear safety equipment

38341200 - Radiation dosimeters

38341600 - Radiation monitors

90721600 - Radiation protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 1 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
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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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