--- title: "Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation (LIBRTI) - Detritiation System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aab4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05aab4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05aab4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05aab4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2025-10-09" --- # Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation (LIBRTI) - Detritiation System Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aab4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05aab4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05aab4.json) ## Summary The UK Atomic Energy Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation (LIBRTI) – Detritiation System. This initiative is situated at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, under the postal code OX14 3DB, UKJ14 region of the United Kingdom. The primary objective is to engage with Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) for delivering a detritiation system vital to the Tritium Management System within the newly established LIBRTI Facility at the Culham Campus. The procurement process has a gross value estimated between £1 million to £2 million GBP. Key milestones include a planned market engagement on 27 October 2025, with further notices anticipated by 1 December 2025. The procurement category focuses on services and works, with potential for more complex specialised machinery and installation tasks, aligning with the legal framework established by UK legislation in 2023. This procurement offers substantial business growth potential, particularly for SMEs involved in industrial process control, pumps, steam condensers, and miscellaneous special-purpose machinery. Furthermore, enterprises providing installation services for electric motors and integrated engineering consultancy can leverage this opportunity. The planned initiatives pave the way for businesses adept in advanced industrial technologies to showcase their expertise and gain a foothold in the central government's technological innovation projects. The contract period is slated to commence on 9 January 2026 and conclude by 31 March 2026, offering ample time for preparation and execution of comprehensive solutions suited to meet the cutting-edge requirements at the Culham Campus. Such projects make a compelling case for SMEs to demonstrate their capabilities in contributing to national innovation and technological advancements. ## Notice UKAEA wishes to engage with Small to Medium Enterprises (SME), designers and manufacturers for the supply of a detritiation system for the Tritium Management System located in the new Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation (LIBRTI) Facility at the Culham Campus. ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98812&B= We have asked some questions at the end of the annex which we would like you to respond to as described in the attached document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063763-2025 | | 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, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment - 42122000 - Pumps - 42165000 - Steam condensers - 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery - 51111000 - Installation services of electric motors, generators and transformers - 51514000 - Installation services of miscellaneous general-purpose machinery - 71323200 - Plant engineering design services - 71340000 - Integrated engineering services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2025 at 13:27 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063763-2025 - 8 Oct 2025 at 13:33 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063347-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063763-2025 9th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063347-2025 8th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98812&B= - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98812&B=Wehaveaskedsomequestionsattheendoftheannexwhichwewouldlikeyoutorespondtoasdescribedintheattacheddocument. - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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