---
title: "Embedded Support Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cf1c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2022-01-12"
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# Embedded Support Framework

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cf1c

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking submissions for the "Embedded Support Framework," a framework agreement aimed at providing engineering support services for conceptual engineering, product design, and project engineering. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having completed the tender phase, with key actions finalised on 1 December 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows for broad participation in the tender process, and the contract is expected to involve a financial commitment valued at approximately £4 million, encompassing delivery at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, UK.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in engineering services, particularly those equipped to meet high technical standards, as the award criteria heavily favour technical quality. Companies of all sizes, including SMEs and larger firms, can benefit from this framework, as it enhances their chances of securing contracts with a government body dedicated to scientific research. Engagement in this tender may be particularly advantageous for suppliers with experience in providing comprehensive engineering solutions and project management services.

## Notice

Framework Agreement arrangement for Embedded Support for Conceptual Engineering, Product Design and Project Engineering.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement arrangement for Embedded Support for Conceptual Engineering, Product Design and Project Engineering. Additional information: Clarification process resulted in Lot Structure with all suppliers eligible for each lot

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000871-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £571,428 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ASSYSTEM ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE; ATKINS; ENGINEERING ANALYSIS SERVICES; IDOM; MORSON PROJECTS; NORTON STRAW CONSULTANTS; NUVIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71336000 - Engineering support services
- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2022 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000871-2022
- 13 Sep 2021 at 15:08 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022705-2021
- 3 Aug 2021 at 13:23 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018621-2021
- 2 Aug 2021 at 07:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018350-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39047&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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