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Tender

17 Jul 2026 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is currently in the tender stage for the "HVPS Electrical Installation" at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire. The work involves the installation of electrical equipment at the Building D15 High Voltage Power Supplies and falls under the industry categories of "Electrical installation work" and "Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment." The tender process is open, offering below-threshold open competition. Interested parties should be aware that the deadline for tender submissions is set for 13 August 2026 at 11:00 AM, with an enquiry period closing on 6 August 2026. The anticipated contract period will begin on 1 September 2026 and run through to 28 February 2027, with the possibility of extension.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical installations within industrial or large scientific facilities. Companies that are well-equipped to handle such projects and have personnel experienced in high voltage electrical installations are especially suited to compete. Additionally, organisations possessing or willing to achieve Cyber Essentials certification will be preferred. With a total project value of £228,000, there is promising potential for business growth for capable contractors, particularly SMEs, in the relevant industry sectors. Quality and price are weighted significantly in the evaluation criteria, at 25% and 75% respectively, underscoring the importance of competitive pricing alongside technical excellence.

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Notice Title

HVPS Electrical Installation

Notice Description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has a requirement for the Electrical Installation of Plant and equipment within, and associated with, the Building D15 High Voltage Power Supplies. UKAEA are seeking a Contractor capable of supplying personnel experienced in installing electrical equipment within an industrial, or large scientific, facility, who can carry out the electrical installation. Further details of the requirement are available on the link in this notice along with the Invitation to Tender.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: The Contract may be extended by a further period of 3 or 6 additional months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067911-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 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
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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