--- title: "Conformity Assessment Body, Notified Body, Third Party Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054804" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054804" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054804.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054804.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2026-03-20" --- # Conformity Assessment Body, Notified Body, Third Party Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing Service Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054804 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054804) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054804.json) ## Summary The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), based in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process requiring Conformity Assessment Body, Notified Body, Third-Party Inspection, and Non-Destructive Testing services. The procurement, carried out through an open procedure, culminated in an active contract awarded on 20 March 2026, with British Engineering Services Limited as the selected supplier. This initiative, vital for specialist organisations in the services category, was structured in two lots: Lot 1 for Conformity-related services and Lot 2 dedicated to Non-Destructive Testing services. The contract commenced on 1 March 2026, with an initial term ending in February 2029, and includes an extension option up to 28 February 2030. This contract offers substantial opportunities for growth in specialist engineering and testing services, focusing on businesses with expertise in conformity assessments and advanced testing technologies. Ideal candidates for future bidding processes would be firms equipped with relevant accreditation such as UKAS, proven technical experience, and competent mobilisation strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged, marked by prior participation, to engage in future tenders given their demonstrated capability to successfully compete in specialised service provisions. The open procedure ensures a transparent and competitive environment, fostering business expansions within the sector. ## Notice The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the provision of Conformity Assessment Body, Notified Body, Third-Party Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing Service. The service will be split into two lots: Lot 1: Conformity Assessment Body, Notified Body and Third-Party Inspection Service Lot 2: Non-Destructive Testing Service Bidders may bid for both lots. UKAEA may award one or more contracts to one or more Suppliers. ### Lot Information Lot 1: Conformity Assessment Body, Notified Body and Third Party Inspection Service The provision of a Conformity Assessment Body, Notified Body and Third Party Inspection Service to the UK Atomic Energy Authority. Full details can be found within the Technical Specification which is available for download. Renewal: The contract will contain an option to extend by a period of one year by mutual agreement between the Parties. Lot 2: Non-Destructive Testing Service The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the provision of a Non-Destructive Testing Service. Full details of the requirement including the technical specification and assessment criteria are available by following the link in this notice. Renewal: The contract contains an option to extend by one year on mutual agreement between the Parties. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025967-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | £400,000 | | Awards value | £400,000 | | Contracts value | £400,000 | ## 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 | BRITISH ENGINEERING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations - 98113000 - Services furnished by specialist organisations - 98120000 - Services furnished by trade unions ## Release History - 20 Mar 2026 at 16:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025967-2026 - 2 Dec 2025 at 17:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079112-2025 - 8 Jul 2025 at 11:42 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038219-2025 - 12 Jun 2025 at 15:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032069-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025967-2026 20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079112-2025 2nd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038219-2025 8th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032069-2025 12th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://besgroup.com/ - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93870&B= - 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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