---
title: "Design and Build of a Central Support Facility at Culham Science Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c515"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-11-14"
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# Design and Build of a Central Support Facility at Culham Science Centre

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c515

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has successfully awarded the contract for the Design and Build of a Central Support Facility at Culham Science Centre. The project falls under the construction works category and aims to modernise workshop facilities by creating a sustainable building meeting near net-zero standards. The contract, valued at £9,726,687.00 GBP, was signed on 14th November 2023. The tender process has been completed, and E W Beard Ltd is the active supplier for this project. The procurement method used was an open procedure with award criteria based on price.

This tender opportunity for the Design and Build of a Central Support Facility at Culham Science Centre can be beneficial for construction companies specialising in commercial and industrial building works. Businesses involved in site preparation, building construction, and office block construction would find this tender suitable. With the contract now awarded, there are opportunities for subcontracting available for interested parties. The project offers a significant value contract signed with the buyer, the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, targeting sustainability and high-quality facility construction.

## Notice

Culham site currently has fragmented and ageing workshop facilities, in order to modernise, the new Central Support Facility (CSF) will bring these services together, improving efficiency, quality, and flexibility to meet campus needs in the coming decades. The provision of accommodation for the new building comprises two main elements, a larger volume the "functional block" with generous internal heights and good vehicular access, and a smaller volume to the front of the building the "administration block" for the supporting office accommodation and main entry. UKAEA is targeting a sustainable new building that meets ambitions for a near net-zero campus, built to BREEAM Excellent standard.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Culham site currently has fragmented and ageing workshop facilities, in order to modernise, the new Central Support Facility (CSF) will bring these services together, improving efficiency, quality, and flexibility to meet campus needs in the coming decades. The provision of accommodation for the new building comprises two main elements, a larger volume the "functional block" with generous internal heights and good vehicular access, and a smaller volume to the front of the building the "administration block" for the supporting office accommodation and main entry. UKAEA is targeting a sustainable new building that meets ambitions for a near net-zero campus, built to BREEAM Excellent standard.

Options: Option 1: Delivery Entrance Canopy. Option 2: Additional PV Panels on office block.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033642-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | 30 May 2023 |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2023 - 3 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,500,000 |
| Lots value | £6,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,726,687 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | E W BEARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport
- 45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings
- 45213150 - Office block construction work
- 45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2023 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033642-2023
- 26 Jul 2023 at 14:51 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021693-2023
- 1 Jun 2023 at 09:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015502-2023
- 28 Apr 2023 at 11:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012288-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.beardconstruction.co.uk
- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=68830&B=UKAEA
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

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