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title: "Embedded Engineering Resource Framework (EERF)"
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# Embedded Engineering Resource Framework (EERF)

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2844f898-0ede-42b5-9515-1f858caf5a30

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has completed the procurement process for the Embedded Engineering Resource Framework (EERF), a project aimed at enhancing innovation and technical skills within the organisation. This tender falls under the industry category of engineering design services and associated fields, addressing requirements in mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering services, among others. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, with the tender period ending on 1st November 2024. Contracts have been awarded, with a contract period stretching from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2029, across various locations including the UK and internationally. The entire procurement process aims to offer improved value for money and foster a culture of innovation.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering design and consultancy services, particularly those capable of delivering on complex technical inspection and design-modelling services. Large firms with expertise in systems support, engineering consultancy, and research development are particularly well-suited to benefit from the framework. Notably, the procurement was open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), broadening the participation scope. Suppliers such as Amentum Clean Energy Limited and Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd are among those awarded, indicating a diverse array of expertise required to fulfil the framework's objectives.

## Notice

This ITT covers The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority ("the Client's") requirement for the Embedded Engineering Resource Framework (EERF) which will support UKAEA deliver improved value for money for taxpayers, access to a broad range of engineering and technical skills in multiple technology and study fields. The EERF seeks to support the creation of a culture that is more open to innovation by helping to identify the barriers to creative thinking.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3945f69-fe05-4e4d-a1bc-7aea819f8bf1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,900,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY; ATKINSRÉALIS; BAKER HICKS; DEMCON MULTIPHYSICS; FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY; OPTIMA SYSTEMS CONSULTANCY; OXFORD SIGMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71314100 - Electrical services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures
- 72242000 - Design-modelling services
- 72253200 - Systems support services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 98391000 - Decommissioning services

## Release History

- 29 May 2025 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3945f69-fe05-4e4d-a1bc-7aea819f8bf1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3945f69-fe05-4e4d-a1bc-7aea819f8bf1
  29th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86310&B=UKAEA
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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