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T-119CM-26 Shield Integrity Testing Services - MRF Hot cells

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

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30 Oct 2026 at 13:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a contractor to test the shielding integrity of the MRF hot-cell line. The work covers preparing a test plan that identifies source and measurement locations, carrying out measurements, and reporting whether the shielding design principles have been validated or whether installation defects have been found. This is a technical testing service for a nuclear research facility, rather than a supply of equipment or construction work. Delivery is associated with the Authority’s MRF hot cells at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire.

The Authority invited tenders through an open competition. This is a single-lot service contract. The enquiry deadline was 4 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC, and the tender submission deadline was 9 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The contract period is 18 November 2026 to 18 January 2027. The estimated value is £60,000 excluding VAT (£72,000 including VAT). The procurement is below the applicable threshold. The award criteria and participation requirements are set out in the request-for-quotation documents; the published details do not describe their substance.

The requirement is suited to small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises. It is most relevant to suppliers with the technical capability to plan and conduct shielding measurements in a hot-cell environment, then interpret the results against the shielding design and identify installation defects. Suppliers should be equipped to define suitable test and measurement locations, undertake the measurements safely and produce a clear validation report. The short, focused assignment may suit specialist testing and radiation-shielding consultancies with access to appropriate measurement expertise and capacity to work at the Culham facility. The request-for-quotation documents contain the detailed participation and award requirements, so suppliers will need to consult them to confirm the evidence and qualifications required.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T-119CM-26 Shield Integrity Testing Services - MRF Hot cells

Notice Description

UKAEA is requesting a tender for services by contractor to provide a test plan for source locations, measurement locations, to perform measurements, and generate a report to validate shielding design principle, or identify defects in installation of MRF hot cell line.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0794ae
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/103224-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Nov 2026 - 18 Jan 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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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