---
title: "Supply of five (5) Helium leak detectors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058c02"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-11-24"
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# Supply of five (5) Helium leak detectors

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058c02

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, based at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, recently completed a procurement process to supply five Helium leak detectors for the Hydrogen 3 Advanced Technology (H3AT) facility. This tender, under the title "Supply of five (5) Helium leak detectors," falls within the industry category of gas-detection apparatus. The procurement process was executed using an open competition method below the threshold level and concluded with the award stage on 24th November 2025. The contract, valued at £130,714, began on the same date and will run until 31st March 2026, with the successful supplier being Busch UK Ltd, an SME located in Telford.

This tender opportunity represents significant potential for businesses specialising in gas-detection technologies, particularly those capable of introducing innovative solutions suitable for advanced technology facilities. SMEs like Busch UK Ltd can leverage such contracts to demonstrate their expertise and expand their footprint in the public sector market. Companies with competencies in developing and supplying technical apparatus for energy and advanced engineering projects would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities, paving the way for enhanced business growth and sector influence.

## Notice

The scope of the contract includes the supply of five (5) Helium leak detectors for the Hydrogen 3 Advanced Technology (H3AT) facility at the UKAEA's Culham Campus. The leak detectors will be utilized within H3AT project to confirm/test the leak rate of systems during installation and commissioning phase.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076565-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | £130,714 |
| Contracts value | £130,714 |

## 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 | BUSCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 24111300 - Helium
- 38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 15:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076565-2025
- 3 Nov 2025 at 09:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070305-2025
- 26 Sep 2025 at 14:26 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060246-2025
- 21 Aug 2025 at 11:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050482-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076565-2025
  24th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070305-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060246-2025
  26th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050482-2025
  21st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97237&B=
- https://www.buschvacuum.com/uk/en/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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