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title: "DEMO RMTF - TR0+ Upgrade Realisation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056285"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-12-18"
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# DEMO RMTF - TR0+ Upgrade Realisation

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056285

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has engaged in a public procurement process titled "DEMO RMTF - TR0+ Upgrade Realisation," forming part of the advancement of novel control systems for future fusion reactors. This procurement activity, conducted via an open procedure, involves the development of test facilities and includes substantial works under the NEC4 Supply Contract within the main procurement category of goods. The process is located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, with a projected contract value of approximately £400,000. The procurement process is complete, with significant dates noted, including a target start date of September 2025 and a completion date by April 2026. Veolia Nuclear Solutions UK Ltd was awarded the contract following a competitive tender process, wherein two bids were received.

This tender poses substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the industrial robotics and advanced control systems sectors, especially those capable of delivering complex engineering projects within tight timelines and budget constraints. With a focus on advancing fusion reactor technologies, businesses specialising in innovative control systems and possessing strong organisational experience in similar domains stand to benefit. The inclusion of an open procurement method widens the scope, allowing potentially capable SMEs to seize this opportunity for significant business expansion and industry recognition by contributing cutting-edge solutions to the UK's fusion energy research infrastructure.

## Notice

This procurement is to support UKAEA to develop test facilities in order to advance their understanding of novel control systems inside of a future fusion reactor known as DEMO. This is to be delivered under the NEC4 Supply Contract. The scope is detailed in the Specification document. There is optional site visits for all bidders. The contract value is approximately PS400,000 with a target start date of September 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084606-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VEOLIA NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 16:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084606-2025
- 25 Sep 2025 at 13:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059713-2025
- 18 Jul 2025 at 22:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041461-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084606-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059713-2025
  25th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041461-2025
  18th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95379&B=
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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