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title: "RACE ESS Active Cells Project"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-08-08"
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# RACE ESS Active Cells Project

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a77116a7-33c3-4216-8a48-298baf9f38c7

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has completed the procurement process for the "RACE ESS Active Cells Project," seeking site support work and welding services under the industry category of Welding. This procurement, covering the South East region of the United Kingdom, concluded with the award of the contract on 8th August 2024. The contract, valued at £100,000, runs from 9th August 2024 to 31st December 2024. The procurement method used was limited, entailing the award of the contract without prior publication of a notice, and it favoured participation from SMEs.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in welding services, particularly those that can provide comprehensive site support work. SMEs in particular are well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the emphasis on their suitability in the procurement process. Companies capable of delivering high-quality welding services within the stipulated timeframe and budget may find excellent growth opportunities within government contracts awarded by authoritative bodies like the UKAEA. The successful supplier for this contract was Tech Weld I Blekinge AB, highlighting the potential for large-scale firms to also engage in such procurement processes.

## Notice

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has the requirement for site support work and welding services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b71ac20-b61c-4b22-ae45-709593b0d309 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TECH WELD I BLEKINGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262680 - Welding

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b71ac20-b61c-4b22-ae45-709593b0d309

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b71ac20-b61c-4b22-ae45-709593b0d309
  8th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- 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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