--- title: "Design, Supply, and Installation of a Liquid Nitrogen Storage &Distribution System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ef21" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ef21" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ef21.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ef21.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2026-02-05" --- # Design, Supply, and Installation of a Liquid Nitrogen Storage &Distribution System Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ef21 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ef21) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ef21.json) ## Summary The UK Atomic Energy Authority, based at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, has completed a procurement process for the "Design, Supply, and Installation of a Liquid Nitrogen Storage & Distribution System" for the H3AT Facility at the UKAEA Culham Campus. The primary industry category for this tender was "works," with associated services such as engineering and design. The procurement followed an open method, below threshold, allowing open competition. Key dates included the contract period starting on 26th November 2025 and ending on 27th September 2027. The contract was awarded to AS Scientific products Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in engineering services, fabrication work, and technical testing. The project scope involves expertise in areas such as metalworking, valve-testing, and design-modelling services. It is ideal for SMEs, especially those in the engineering and cryogenic sectors, looking to expand their portfolio with significant public sector contracts. Engaging in projects with the UK Atomic Energy Authority could greatly enhance a firm's reputation and capability profile in dealing with high-value and technically demanding projects. ## Notice Design, Supply, and Installation of a Liquid Nitrogen Storage and Distribution System for the H3AT Facility at UKAEA Culham Campus ### Planning Information RFI to be undertaken. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders Please search using the unique tender ID: 97203 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010411-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | 14 May 2025 | | Award date | 26 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 26 Nov 2025 - 27 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | £1,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,145,414 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY | | Locality | OXFORDSHIRE | | 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 | AS SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 24111800 - Liquid nitrogen - 45255400 - Fabrication work - 45262670 - Metalworking - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71320000 - Engineering design services - 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services - 71631430 - Leak-testing services - 71632000 - Technical testing services - 71632100 - Valve-testing services - 71632200 - Non-destructive testing services - 72242000 - Design-modelling services ## Release History - 5 Feb 2026 at 12:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010411-2026 - 3 Jul 2025 at 10:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037052-2025 - 19 Mar 2025 at 14:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010177-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010411-2026 5th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037052-2025 3rd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010177-2025 19th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95580&B= - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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