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HV Cable Procurement

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

18 Sep 2026 at 16:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

10 Sep 2026 at 19:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is buying 4,000 metres of 1C x 400 mm² single-core copper high-voltage cable for the private 33 kV network at Culham Campus in Oxfordshire. The cable will replace existing electrical infrastructure assets and support increased future capacity, reliability and safe operation of the site’s power distribution network. This is a goods supply requirement covering high-voltage, insulated and power-distribution cable, including connection cable. Suppliers will need to provide cable that meets the specified technical, performance and quality requirements for a compliant installation. The opportunity is relevant to manufacturers, distributors and specialist electrical suppliers with the capability to supply the required quantity and specification of 33 kV single-core copper cable for delivery to the UKAEA site.

The procurement reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure. There is one lot, and the contract will run from 28 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. The estimated value is £207,000 excluding the stated gross value of £248,000. Enquiries had to be submitted by 1 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC, and tenders by 15 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC. The award decision was due by 16 October 2026 at 23:59 UK time. Electronic submission is allowed and tenders must be in English. The lot is assessed entirely on price, weighted at 100%. Suppliers must meet economic and technical selection requirements set out in the invitation to tender. The lot is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This requirement suits businesses that manufacture or distribute medium- and high-voltage electrical cable, particularly suppliers able to provide 1C x 400 mm² single-core copper cable for private 33 kV networks. Commercially, it is a focused supply opportunity rather than a wider installation or refurbishment contract: the buyer is purchasing cable to support electrical infrastructure works at a major research and energy facility. Suppliers will need the production, sourcing or distribution capacity to provide 4,000 metres within the contract period, together with evidence that the cable meets the technical, performance and quality requirements in the invitation to tender. Economic and technical selection requirements apply. Because award is based entirely on price, suppliers with a compliant product, dependable delivery capability and competitive pricing are well placed to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HV Cable Procurement

Notice Description

UKAEA is undertaking refurbishment works to the J5 electrical infrastructure to support the ongoing operation and reliability of the Culham Campus power distribution network. As part of these works, new 33 kV high-voltage cables are required to replace existing assets and support the future electrical capacity Requirements of the site. The procurement will secure the supply of 4,000 metres of 1C x 400 mm2 single-core copper cable suitable for use within the private 33 kV network. The cables must meet the specified technical, performance and quality Requirements to ensure a safe, reliable and compliant installation that supports the long-term operation of the electrical network.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=109009&TID=100114064&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f77b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088849-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31224400 - Connection cables

31300000 - Insulated wire and cable

31320000 - Power distribution cables

31321200 - Low- and medium-voltage cable

31321220 - Medium-voltage cable

31321300 - High-voltage cable

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£207,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£207,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
United Kingdom 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
Postcode Area
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
TLJ South East (England), TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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