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title: "Radiation Tolerant Actuation Technology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05577b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-07-02"
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# Radiation Tolerant Actuation Technology

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05577b

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking to engage suppliers for a project titled "Radiation Tolerant Actuation Technology". This procurement process, currently at the planning stage, aims to explore the design, prototype production, and irradiation testing of actuation systems capable of operating in radiation environments. This falls under the industry category of research and experimental development services and technical support. The procurement is situated in Oxfordshire, UK, and is open for engagement with a scheduled milestone on 31 July 2025. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly invited to participate, with the contract set to start on 31 October 2025 and potentially extend until 30 June 2026.

This opportunity is particularly beneficial for businesses specialising in electronic equipment, printed circuits, and technical inspection services, as it offers the potential to contribute to cutting-edge technological developments in radiation-tolerant systems. Companies with expertise in experimental development, feasibility studies, and technological demonstrations will find this tender advantageous. The UK Atomic Energy Authority is keen on establishing partnerships that can provide innovative solutions, making this an attractive proposition for firms looking to expand their capabilities in the radiation handling sector. The procurement process includes a concession special regime, allowing a focus on innovative and niche solutions.

## Notice

UKAEA wish to engage with potential suppliers for the provision of design, prototype production and irradiation testing of an actuation system. The aim is to support the development of a radiation tolerant/hardened joint/axis actuator to solve fusion and parallel market remote handling challenges in radiation environments.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95496&B= Link to register for Webinar: https://forms.office.com/e/CqMfLCkSFV Webinar 22nd, July at 13.00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036759-2025 |
| 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

- 31710000 - Electronic equipment
- 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 11:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036759-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036759-2025
  2nd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/CqMfLCkSFV
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95496&B=
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95496&B=LinktoregisterforWebinar:https://forms.office.com/e/CqMfLCkSFVWebinar22nd,Julyat13.00
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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