---
title: "Radiation Tolerant Communications Technologies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055758"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-07-02"
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# Radiation Tolerant Communications Technologies

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055758

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is engaging with suppliers for the 'Radiation Tolerant Communications Technologies' project, aiming to develop cutting-edge communication systems designed for radiation tolerance. This procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is categorised under research and experimental development services within the United Kingdom, specifically centred in Oxfordshire. Interested parties are invited to participate in a webinar scheduled on 23rd July 2025, paving the way for further engagement with the deadline set for 29th August 2025. The subsequent tenderers will be informed by 30th September 2025, with the project span set from 31st October 2025 to 23rd March 2026, under a special concession regime.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in communications technology, particularly those focusing on integration with automation and sensing technologies. Enterprises involved in research and development, technical support, and providing solutions for printed circuits and technical inspections will find this tender well-suited for their expertise. Given its suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the procurement encourages a diverse range of businesses to engage and explore potential collaborative growth with the UK Atomic Energy Authority's innovative initiatives.

## Notice

UKAEA wishes to engage with potential suppliers for the provision of design, prototypes & Test of a communications system with focus on developing radiation tolerant/hardened communication technologies including design for integration with actuation, sensing & automation technologies being developed in parallel.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95501&B= Webinar registration link: https://forms.office.com/e/LPa9SCWLVr Webinar on 23rd July, at 9.00pm

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036687-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2025 - 23 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 31712300 - Printed circuits
- 71356300 - Technical support services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73120000 - Experimental development services
- 73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration
- 73430000 - Test and evaluation

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2025 at 09:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036687-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036687-2025
  2nd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/LPa9SCWLVr
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95501&B=
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95501&B=Webinarregistrationlink:https://forms.office.com/e/LPa9SCWLVrWebinaron23rdJuly,at9.00pm
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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