---
title: "SGT Blast Air Coolers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059335"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-09-03"
---

# SGT Blast Air Coolers

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059335

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "SGT Blast Air Coolers" was successfully completed by the UK Atomic Energy Authority, situated in Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire. The procurement involved the design, supply, and installation of five Blast Air Coolers suitable for outdoor use. This contract falls under the industry category of electrical installation work of transformers. It was awarded to Sterling Thermal Technology Limited on 29th August 2025, with the contract period running until 5th June 2026. The procurement was conducted via a direct method below the threshold without competition, emphasising a concession regime. This award underlines the UKAEA's commitment to enhancing energy solutions from their central government base in the South East of England.

This contract represents significant business growth opportunities for engineering firms specialising in HVAC systems and electrical installations. The successful bidder, Sterling Thermal Technology Limited, exemplifies how SMEs can effectively capture business through niche technical expertise and targeted procurement strategies. Such contracts can provide other businesses with insights into engaging with large public authorities and capitalising on direct procurement avenues, highlighting how specialised resources and services can align with specific organisational requirements. Thus, companies with strengths in customised cooling solutions or related services could find similar procurement opportunities rewarding for expanding their business footprint.

## Notice

UKAEA requires a contractor to design, supply and install 5 Blast Air Coolers which are suitable for outdoor installation and will operate without limitation. The Contractor shall decommission and deliver these coolers at a prearranged date and time onto the Client's site. The Contractor will be required to install the Blast Air Coolers at an agreed, later date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053556-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2025 - 5 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £280,450 |

## 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 | STERLING THERMAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45317200 - Electrical installation work of transformers

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2025 at 13:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053556-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053556-2025
  3rd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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